Steam Validation Rejected

[BBB]

Hi,

I'm trying to run a dedicated TF2 server on my computer. I use the Steam tools.

It starts up fine, but when I (or anyone else) tries to join it, I get "Steam validation rejected".

It is a legal version of TF2.

So then I tried HLDSUpdateTool. I installed, then made a .bat like the following :

Code:

D:\HLDS\hldsupdatetool -command update -game tf -dir D:\TF2Server

The installation starts up for a second, then closes after about 5 seconds when it gets to "Updating Installation"

Anyone have any idea how to fix these problems?

Thanks

[realchamp]

Can you get a catch or a screenshot of that screen?

[pengy]

Arent you missing the .exe?
If that doesnt work
Do this, go to start, then run, then type in cmd then type in
cd D:\HLDS\
then
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game tf -dir D:\TF2Server

Also the steam validation rejected probably means that you don't have all of the ports forwarded

[Stonos]

A bit late I guess, but here's the solution to your problem: http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10312789#post10312789