I originally posted this at left4dead411 were the thread died.
I'll add more and improve as needed.
1) Installing HldsUpdateTool
Download the installer from valves website:
http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe
Run the installer by double clicking and installer to C:\hldsupdatetool
2) Prepping for the Install
First off, decide where you want to install your server.
For this example, we're installing to C:\l4d_server
To make life easier, I recommend naming the folder without any spaces.
Go to the C drive and make the folder. This helps prevent some errors that HldsUpdateTool is known for.
3) Running HldsUpdateTool to Install a L4D DS
First open up a command prompt.
Start --> Run... --> cmd --> OK
Now type in the following commands:
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game l4d_full -dir c:\l4d_server
Let the installer run. It can take over an hour depending on the multiple things.
4) Server.cfg
Open up notepad and add the following to the file:
Save the file as "server.cfg" to C:\l4d_server\l4d\left4dead\cfg\
5) Boot the Server
Open up a command prompt again.
Enter the following commands:
cd C:\l4d_server\l4d
srcds.exe -console -game left4dead -port 27015 +map l4d_airport01_greenhouse -tickrate 66
The server should open up. It might take a few seconds to boot up.
Improvements to come.
I'll add more and improve as needed.
1) Installing HldsUpdateTool
Download the installer from valves website:
http://www.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe
Run the installer by double clicking and installer to C:\hldsupdatetool
2) Prepping for the Install
First off, decide where you want to install your server.
For this example, we're installing to C:\l4d_server
To make life easier, I recommend naming the folder without any spaces.
Go to the C drive and make the folder. This helps prevent some errors that HldsUpdateTool is known for.
3) Running HldsUpdateTool to Install a L4D DS
First open up a command prompt.
Start --> Run... --> cmd --> OK
Now type in the following commands:
cd c:\hldsupdatetool
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game l4d_full -dir c:\l4d_server
Let the installer run. It can take over an hour depending on the multiple things.
4) Server.cfg
Open up notepad and add the following to the file:
Code:
sv_lan 0
setmaster add 68.142.72.250:27011
setmaster add 72.165.61.189:27011
Save the file as "server.cfg" to C:\l4d_server\l4d\left4dead\cfg\
5) Boot the Server
Open up a command prompt again.
Enter the following commands:
cd C:\l4d_server\l4d
srcds.exe -console -game left4dead -port 27015 +map l4d_airport01_greenhouse -tickrate 66
The server should open up. It might take a few seconds to boot up.
Improvements to come.
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