Perfect! Added the following line to my server start batch:
REG DELETE HKCU\Software\Valve\Steam\ActiveProcess /v SteamClientDll /f The /f flag allows the operation to complete without prompt. I can now freely start my client and server in harmony. Thanks for the help! > > > > From: Mart-Jan Reeuwijk <[email protected]> > To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list > <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service > > > make a batch file to start the server, so you can auto import a .reg file > to change it back to the right location b4 starting the server etc. > > or start it under another user.... its hkcu... > > > > >________________________________ > > From: quigonjoe <[email protected]> > >To: [email protected] > >Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012, 9:34 > >Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service > > > > > >You're right, Process Explorer says it is using my client's version of > the DLLs. > > > > > >The culprit entry in the registry is: > >HKCU\Software\Valve\Steam\ActiveProcess\SteamClientDll > > > > > >When I delete that entry from the registry (and reboot), my server comes > up without the nasty dialogs. > > > > > >However, I noticed that if I start my Steam client, the entry returns to > the registry. > > > > > >Is there a way for my server and client to peacefully coexist? > > > > > >Thanks! > >From: Fletcher Dunn <[email protected]> > >To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > >Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service > > > >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > >This output: > > > >Failed to load Steam Service. > >ServiceStart: failed to start > > > >Is actually normal and not the problem. ?(I know, it's weird and > confusing.) > > > >It looks like your server is using Steam DLL's from somewhere else on > your computer, besides where you have installed on your server. > > > >Look for registry keys under HKCU\Software\Valve\Steam that might have a > path, and delete the keys and/or the old directories. > > > >You can also use Process Explorer to figure out which DLL it is loading. > > > >- Fletch > > > >From:? > [email protected]?[mailto:[email protected]]On > Behalf Of quigonjoe > >Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:48 PM > >To:[email protected] > >Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service > > > >I do have Steam installed on it. Tried to update client, it is up to date. > > > >Tried verify_all command line switch on hldsupdatetool. > > > >Still receiving the same messages. > >_______________________________________________ > >To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > >https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds > > > > > > >
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