18 May 2012 09:34
Re: TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service
quigonjoe <quigonjoegames <at> gmail.com>
2012-05-18 07:34:05 GMT
2012-05-18 07:34:05 GMT
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!
To: "hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com" <hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com>
Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service
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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: hlds-bounces <at> list.valvesoftware.com [mailto:hlds-bounces <at> list.valvesoftware.com] On Behalf Of quigonjoe
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:48 PM
To: hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com
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.
<div> <div><span>You're right, Process Explorer says it is using my client's version of the DLLs.</span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span>The culprit entry in the registry is:</span></div> <div> <span>HKCU\Software\Valve\Steam\ActiveProcess\SteamClientDll</span> </div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span>When I delete that entry from the registry (and reboot), my server comes up without the nasty dialogs.</span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span>However, I noticed that if I start my Steam client, the entry returns to the registry.</span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span>Is there a way for my server and client to peacefully coexist?</span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span>Thanks!</span></div> <span><div><span><br></span></div>From: Fletcher Dunn <</span><a href="mailto:fletcherd <at> valvesoftware.com">fletcherd <at> valvesoftware.com</a><span>></span><br><span>To: "</span><a href="mailto:hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com">hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com</a><span>" <</span><a href="mailto:hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com">hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com</a><span>></span><br><span>Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service</span><br><br><span>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"</span><br><br><span>This output:</span><br><br><span>Failed to load Steam Service.</span><br><span>ServiceStart: failed to start</span><br><br><span>Is actually normal and not the problem. (I know, it's weird and confusing.)</span><br><br><span>It looks like your server is using Steam DLL's from somewhere else on your computer, besides where you have installed on your server.</span><br><br><span>Look for registry keys under HKCU\Software\Valve\Steam that might have a path, and delete the keys and/or the old directories.</span><br><br><span>You can also use Process Explorer to figure out which DLL it is loading.</span><br><br><span>- Fletch</span><br><br><span>From: </span><a href="mailto:hlds-bounces <at> list.valvesoftware.com">hlds-bounces <at> list.valvesoftware.com</a><span> [mailto:</span><a href="mailto:hlds-bounces <at> list.valvesoftware.com">hlds-bounces <at> list.valvesoftware.com</a><span>] On Behalf Of quigonjoe</span><br><span>Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:48 PM</span><br><span>To: </span><a href="mailto:hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com">hlds <at> list.valvesoftware.com</a><br><span>Subject: Re: [hlds] TF2 srcds Failed to load Steam Service</span><br><br><span>I do have Steam installed on it. Tried to update client, it is up to date.</span><br><br><span>Tried verify_all command line switch on hldsupdatetool.</span><br><br><span>Still receiving the same messages.</span> </div>
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