Need help in HL2:DM server failed to load steam service ServiceStart: Failed to start

[pumab]

It was working for a bit but i changed soemthing couse i tried to make maps downloadable for clients, but idont know what happaned ,my server isnt online (public) anymore.

I have a "failed to load steam service
ServiceStart: Failed to start" error.

The srcds's shortcut looks like this

C:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe -console -game hl2mp +map dm_dust2_crazy_v3 -maxplayers 14 -autoupdate

And here is my server.cfg

hostname " * PumaB's Deathmatch Server HUN|FastDL * "
rcon_password "" // rcon disabled

// sv_downloadurl http://www.verrues.biz/mirror/maps/
sv_downloadurl "http://www.verrues.biz/mirror/maps/
sv_downloadurl http://www.verrues.biz/mirror/maps/
sv_downloadurl verrues.biz/mirror/maps/

// server cvars
mp_friendlyfire 1
mp_footsteps 1
mp_autoteambalance 1
mp_autokick 1
mp_flashlight 1
mp_tkpunish 1
mp_forcecamera 0
sv_alltalk 1
sv_pausable 0
sv_cheats 0
sv_consistency 1
sv_allowupload 1
sv_allowdownload 1
sv_maxspeed 320
mp_limitteams 2
mp_hostagepenalty 5
sv_voiceenable 1
mp_allowspectators 1
mp_timelimit 25
mp_chattime 10
sv_timeout 65

// round specific cvars
mp_freezetime 6
mp_roundtime 5
mp_startmoney 800
mp_c4timer 45
mp_fraglimit 0
mp_maxrounds 0
mp_winlimit 0
mp_playerid 0
mp_spawnprotectiontime 5

// bandwidth rates/settings
sv_minupdaterate 80
sv_maxupdaterate 101
sv_maxrate 25000
sv_minrate 20000
sv_minupdaterate 80
sv_maxupdaterate 101
sv_mincmdrate 80
sv_maxcmdrate 101
sv_client_interpolate 1
sv_client_interp 0.0167
sv_client_cmdrate_difference 80

rate 30000

sv_client_predict 0

ip 192.168.1.101
hostport 27015
sv_lan 0
sv_region 3

I have a huge choke , lagg on the server too, it must be the rate settings and the whole cfg imported from cs:s. Couse I have a strong cpu with 50Mbit down and 5Mbit upload speed.

Here is an ingame picture with net_graph 3, when I speed skate jump choke goes to 3 idono if thats normal?!

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8548/nvtelen111.jpg

Thx for your help.

(I have no firewall, all the ports opened, etc, couse im running a garrys mod server and there is no problem)

[gamerlv]

First of all welcome to the forum.
In the next post ( and please edit this one) add [ code ] blocks around cfg file content. It makes them easier to read.

I am missing some info. What is your current port-forwarding settings? It's great your server isn't blocking stuff, but is your router good too?

I m not too sure about why it doesn't show up in the internet browser but I can point out a few errors in your cfg file.

Code:

ip 192.168.1.101
hostport 27015

This is not allowed in server.cfg. It just will not work. And that ip is a local one. Unless your intending to only play locally leave it out.

Code:

// bandwidth rates/settings
sv_minupdaterate 80
sv_maxupdaterate 101
sv_maxrate 25000
sv_minrate 20000
sv_minupdaterate 80
sv_maxupdaterate 101
sv_mincmdrate 80
sv_maxcmdrate 101
sv_client_interpolate 1
sv_client_interp 0.0167
sv_client_cmdrate_difference 80

Unless you really really know what these do, don't modify them. Valve's defaults are fine.

Code:

// sv_downloadurl http://www.verrues.biz/mirror/maps/
sv_downloadurl "http://www.verrues.biz/mirror/maps/"
sv_downloadurl http://www.verrues.biz/mirror/maps/
sv_downloadurl verrues.biz/mirror/maps/

Only one please. The second one is fine. However your map structure on the web server is wrong.

You should have the folders likes this:

Code:

http://www.verrues.biz/mirror/
   maps
   addons
   models

Not just the maps folder.


Now you also say you are runnig a Gmod server. I know those can use up a lot of memory if wrong addons are installed. Have you checked the memory usage?

These are just my 4 cent's. If someone has a better idea. Please do post

[pumab]

Thank you for your reply.
port-forwarding settings and router type:

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8548/nvtelen111.jpg

TP-LINK 54M Wireless Router
Model No. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD

100 or 101 i think its the same and it must be fine couse cs and gmod servers are working.

Thx for the rate settings.

I was tring to fix the lan problem so thats why I added those lines.
becouse a guy said so in the comments for the same problem topic, but they have this steam service start problem with tf2
http://forums.srcds.com/viewtopic/13175

Im not running the Gmod server at the same time.

[pumab]

can anybodey help maybe thru team viewer ?!

[pumab]

Im posting my srcds console window

btw the problem must be general, cose non of any other source game works idono what happend it was working before 2weeks

Code:

256.0 fps  0/14 on map dm_dust2_crazy_v3
Console initialized.
ConVarRef mat_dxlevel doesn't point to an existing ConVar
Game.dll loaded for "Half-Life 2 Deathmatch"
PARTICLE SYSTEM: Unable to load manifest file 'particles/particles_manifest.txt'

maxplayers set to 14
Network: IP 192.168.1.101, mode MP, dedicated Yes, ports 27015 SV / 27005 CL
Executing dedicated server config file
CModelLoader::Map_IsValid:  No such map 'maps/dm_lostvillage_r1.bsp.bsp'
Invalid map 'dm_lostvillage_r1.bsp' included in map cycle file. Ignored.
CModelLoader::Map_IsValid:  No such map 'maps/dm_resistance.bsp.bsp'
Invalid map 'dm_resistance.bsp' included in map cycle file. Ignored.
CModelLoader::Map_IsValid:  No such map 'maps/dm_overwatch.bsp.bsp'
Invalid map 'dm_overwatch.bsp' included in map cycle file. Ignored.
Precache of sprites/redglow1 ambigious (no extension specified)
Precache of sprites/redglow1 ambigious (no extension specified)
Failed to load Steam Service
ServiceStart: failed to start
Unknown command "mp_autokick"
Unknown command "mp_tkpunish"
Unknown command "sv_maxspeed"
Unknown command "mp_limitteams"
Unknown command "mp_hostagepenalty"
Unknown command "mp_freezetime"
Unknown command "mp_roundtime"
Unknown command "mp_startmoney"
Unknown command "mp_c4timer"
Unknown command "mp_playerid"
Unknown command "mp_spawnprotectiontime"
Unknown command "sv_client_interpolate"
Unknown command "sv_client_interp"
Connection to Steam servers successful.
   VAC secure mode is activated.
Client "Puma Von B" connected (192.168.1.101:27006)

[lol554]

You have forwarded the ports to the wrong address. Instead of forwarding to 192.168.1.100, forward it to 192.168.1.101.

[pumab]

Im telling u I was running a gmod server for months with .100 but now I tried to set it to .101 but the same error in cmd window...

[pumab]

I just reisntalled and redownloaded srcds and hl2mp content and thesame error im cmd window

[pumab]

ppl say delete bin folders and let the hldsupdate tool to redownload it, I use -verify_all -retry too but get the same error
lol wtf hax noob im fed up ?!

Btw setting the rates in cfg to default give the same lagg/choke

[Mike]

What's your CPU, and go to SpeedTest.net and post the results here.

[pumab]

(10-08-2011, 02:10 AM)Mike Wrote:  What's your CPU, and go to SpeedTest.net and post the results here.

I had a roleplay gmod server with 28 player so my pc is good... ( 50mbit down and 5mbit up speed btw) im hosting it from budapest, hungary

[Mike]

Then why don't you post it here then? We do need some hard info and not just something that you're telling us.

[click4dylan]

increase sv_maxrate higher than 25000. this is the cause of the choke. and max number of players for 5mb upload is around 26-28 players

[pumab]

(10-08-2011, 06:03 AM)Mike Wrote:  Then why don't you post it here then? We do need some hard info and not just something that you're telling us.

[Flentman]

If you install steam on that computer you error will look like this:
Failed to load Steam Service
ServiceStart: failed to start

After installing:
Go to your 'Start' menu then go to 'Run' and type 'msconfig'
Then go to the 'Services' tab and tick the 'Hide All Microsoft Services'.
Now, if its a VPS then very few will appear.
One of them will be 'Steam Client Service|Valve Corporation|Running'
If its not running then you're probably not logged in or you haven't restarted, but remember you need to do "remember password" and then probably restart.

This enables the steam service and shortens your error which helps in a way...
I'm currently trying to find out why my Garry's Mod server wont let me fucking enter the server!

If you have a solution then please private message me and reply to this thread!