[RESOLVED] Srcds Gmod server hangs upon start

[PPowerHouseK]

Hello all,

I have run multiple gmod servers for some time now. I am familiar with the process of installation and configuration. However i recently had a severe crash and had to format my HDD. Reinstalled a new server via hldsupdatetool, when it completed install i attempted to run the server. Upon server initiation, the server shows the third line:
Game.dll loaded for "Garry's Mod"
and then just stops. I have tried a complete reinstallation of the server, to no avail. Any help is greatly appreciated, I will supply more information as needed. Thanks in advance.

BASIC INFO
Server OS: Windows XP 64
Processor: Q6600 intel quad core
Ram: 8gb
Game(s): Garrysmod
Start Up Command: "c:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe" -console -autoupdate -game garrysmod -tickrate 66 -port 27017 -maxplayers 12 +map gm_flatgrass
Admin Mods: None. Game has no addons yet.

[realchamp]

Code:

c:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe -console -game garrysmod -tickrate 66 -maxplayers 12 +map gm_flatgrass

Try that instead.

[PPowerHouseK]

Thanks for the reply. I just tried that command line, same result. Thank you though.

[realchamp]

Does it even come further?

And if it doesn't, try to set another map as startup map.

[PPowerHouseK]

When implementing the new command line, it hangs at the same spot. I have tried both maps available, yet it never reaches the loading map point. I have also tried to start the game with just the command "c:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe" -game garrysmod this also hangs at the same location. Thanks for the quick replies.

[realchamp]

Hmm try give this ago:

Code:

C:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe -console -game garrysmod +maxplayers 10 +map gm_construct

[PPowerHouseK]

Thanks again for the quick reply. I have tried that command also and it results in the same problem. I had initially thought that the file game.dll was missing, but after asking a friend to search his *working* server directory, he didn't have that file either.
Is this indicative of a command line problem or perhaps a corruption in the srcds? I do appreciate any and all help. Thx!

[realchamp]

How did you update your server? Try adding -verify_all in the end of it.

[PPowerHouseK]

Just finished updating with the -verify_all, still the same result. At this point I am wondering if i should format and start from scratch again? Perhaps that's a little hasty... Any other pointers? Im open for anything at this point. Thx

[realchamp]

I don't really think that a completely re-install would help that much actually.

But have you installed other games than GarrysMod? I know it requires another game(Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source or Team Fortress 2). Try install those and then try start it agian.

[PPowerHouseK]

Alright, i have finally been able to return. I did a complete format and reinstall and guess what? It works. I have no idea why, I did nothing different during this installation. I do want to thank you realchamp for your time and help. It is much appreciated.