Can't get server running

[jj3502]

hi, im trying to get a css server running and when i try to run the server:
1. (from a shortcut) nothing happenes
2 (from a .bat) i get

Code:

(Mon 11/29/2010)(16:52:35.71) "24/7 SURF | ESHY" is now restarting...
The system cannot find the path specified.
(Mon 11/29/2010)(16:52:35.71) "24/7 SURF | ESHY" is now online
The system cannot find the path specified.
Watching "24/7 SURF | ESHY" for crashes...
The system cannot find the path specified.

the startup command im trying to use is

Code:

C:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe -console -game "Counter-Strike Source" -maxplayers 14 +map cs_militia -autoupdate

When I try to update the sever and I get:

Code:

C:\srcds>hldsupdatetool -command update -game "Counter-Strike Source" -dir C:\srcds
Checking bootstrapper version ...
Updating Installation
Checking/Installing 'Counter-Strike Source Shared Content' version 98


Checking/Installing 'Base Source Shared Models' version 4


Checking/Installing 'Base Source Shared Sounds' version 4


Checking/Installing 'Base Source Shared Materials' version 8


Checking/Installing 'OB Dedicated Server' version 72


Connection Reset, WinSock Error 10054 "Connection reset by peer"

C:\srcds>

[BehaartesEtwas]

retry the command several times, this can happen sometimes. if it still doesn't work, make sure there is no firewall blocking the traffic.

[jj3502]

iv run the command about about 10 times and it gives me the same output. its running on a fresh install of windows server 2003 and windows firewall is off.

[loopyman]

Your startup line isn't set correctly:

Change

Code:

C:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe -console -game "Counter-Strike Source" -maxplayers 14 +map cs_militia -autoupdate

to:

Code:

C:\srcds\orangebox\srcds.exe -console -game "cstrike" -maxplayers 14 +map cs_militia -autoupdate

The -game parameter just tells srcds.exe what folder the game files are in.
Counter-Strike Source is the HLDSUpdateTool install name... cstrike is the game files folder.

Also the winsock error is normal in most cases.

[jj3502]

Thanks that fixed it