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Step 2: Getting the Downloader

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	Additionally, you can also download a zip archive of the game for manual installation.		Additionally, you can also download a zip archive of the game for manual installation.

	* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/kachemak/tf2classic~~-latest~~.zip Download zip archive]		* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/kachemak/tf2classic.zip Download zip archive]

	== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==		== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==

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	If the link doesn't work, you can enter your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar and install it when it appears.		If the link doesn't work, you can enter your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar and install it when it appears.

	~~Importantly, the SDK must be installed on the same drive your Steam client is installed on (usually C:\). Your game will fail to start if it's located on an external Steam library.~~

	''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''		''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''

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	So you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!		So, you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!

	It is important to note a few things before downloading:		It is important to note a few things before downloading:

	* By downloading ''~~TF2~~ Classic'', you accept that the software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the ''TF2 Classic'' development team), Valve Corporation, Steam, and ~~any~~ other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.		* ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' is a fan creation and is not affiliated with Valve Corporation. ''TF2 Classic'' runs separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation, and cannot directly impact it.
	* ''TF2 Classic'' runs separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation. This means that usage of this software cannot directly impact your ''Team Fortress 2'' game.		* By downloading ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'', you accept that the software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the ''TF2 Classic'' development team), Valve Corporation, Steam, and other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.

	== Step 1~~. Installing the Engine Base~~ ==		== Step 1: Downloading SDK 2013 Multiplayer ==
	To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. ~~Skip~~ this step if you~~'ve already~~ already installed it.		To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. You can skip this step if you already have it installed.

	~~Download:~~		* [steam://install/243750 Download SDK 2013 Multiplayer]
	* [steam://install/243750 ~~Source~~ SDK ~~Remote Install~~]

	If the link doesn't work, you can ~~go into~~ your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar~~. Then,~~ install it ~~from the listing whenever~~ it appears.		If the link doesn't work, you can enter your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar and install it when it appears.

	~~'''~~Importantly~~'''~~, the SDK must be installed on the same drive ~~that~~ your Steam client is installed on (~~almost always~~ C:\). Your game will fail to start if it's located on an external Steam library.		Importantly, the SDK must be installed on the same drive your Steam client is installed on (usually C:\). Your game will fail to start if it's located on an external Steam library.

	''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''		''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''

	== Step 2~~. Downloading ''TF2CDownloader''~~ ==		== Step 2: Getting the Downloader ==
	To ~~install ''TF2 Classic''~~, ~~the fastest and easiest option is to~~ use our dedicated utility, ''TF2CDownloader''.		To be able to download and extract the game, you can use our dedicated utility, TF2CDownloader. This program is [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].

	~~Download:~~		* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (64-bit)]
	* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (~~.exe~~ 64-bit)]		* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop & server)]
	* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]

	~~''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger~~ a ~~false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption~~ for ~~the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source]~~.''		Additionally, you can also download a zip archive of the game for manual installation.

	~~== Step 3~~. ~~Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==~~		* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/kachemak/tf2classic-latest.zip Download zip archive]
	~~Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 5GB of free space on your C:\ drive, and 12GB on the drive you're installing on, otherwise the process may fail~~.

	'''On Windows''', ~~you can~~ run it ~~by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading~~. It ~~should~~ open up a ~~small window~~ where you can ~~type answers~~ to ~~its questions~~.		== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
			'''On Windows''', simply run <code>TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe</code>. This may require bypassing a warning that it's an untrusted app. It will open a command prompt where you can confirm the location of your sourcemods folder and choose to install the game.

	'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click the folder ~~where you~~ downloaded it, click "Open in Terminal", ~~then~~ run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux~~</code> followed by <code>~~./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> ~~and let~~ it run.		'''On Linux''', you must run the downloader from the terminal. Right-click in the folder containing the downloaded file, click "Open in Terminal", and run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux && ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code>. Let it run.

	When ~~you first launch~~ it, ~~it'll attempt to autodetect~~ your sourcemods folder. ~~You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|create a symlink]]!~~		When it finishes, you should then have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder.

	~~After it begins downloading~~, ~~you must wait until it says~~ "~~The installation has successfully completed~~" ~~for your game to be playable. Closing~~ the ~~window or cancelling it early will leave your game in an inconsistent state. If this happens accidentally~~, ~~you can simply run~~ the ~~application~~ again and it should ~~resume its progress~~.		== Step 4: Running the Game ==
			Finally, restart Steam completely. In the Steam client, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Launch Steam again, and ''TF2 Classic'' should now appear in your Steam library.

	~~When it finishes~~, ~~you should have a~~ "~~tf2classic~~" ~~folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing~~ the ~~game files~~.		'''On Linux''', right-click on ''TF2 Classic'', click "Properties", and type -steam -steam in the launch options field, and then close the window.

	~~== Step 4. Running the game ==~~		Congratulations! ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should now be ready to play!
	~~First, restart the Steam client completely. In the main Steam window, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Then you can start Steam again.~~

	'''Windows:''' Open the <code>tf2classic</code> folder that was extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run <code>TF2ClassicLauncher.exe</code> for a game launcher. This will also check for and apply new updates.		== Additional Help and Support ==
			Have problems downloading? Check out our [[troubleshooting]] page or join our [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn Discord] community and ask in the #technical-issues channel for help.
	'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should have appeared as a new item in your library. Right-click on it, click "Properties", and type <code>-steam -steam</code> in the launch options field, and then close the window. You can now launch the game through your Steam library.

	~~== Installing without using ''TF2CDownloader'' ==~~
	~~If you cannot or do not want to use ''TF2CDownloader'', it's also possible to install the game manually.~~

	~~Download an archive containing the game by [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-latest.zip clicking here].~~

	~~After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip.~~

	== Additional Help ~~And~~ Support ==
	Have problems ~~you can't figure out~~? Check ~~the~~ [[~~Troubleshooting~~]] page ~~first~~ or join our [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn Discord] and ask in the #technical-issues channel for ~~personal support~~.

	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

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2022-12-16T22:20:26Z

updated manual download link

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	If you cannot or do not want to use ''TF2CDownloader'', it's also possible to install the game manually.		If you cannot or do not want to use ''TF2CDownloader'', it's also possible to install the game manually.

	Download an archive containing the game by [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-~~2.0.3~~.zip clicking here].		Download an archive containing the game by [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-latest.zip clicking here].

	After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip.		After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip.

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Update links

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	Download:		Download:
	* [https://~~wiki~~.tf2classic~~.com~~/~~downloader~~/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)]		* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)]
	* [https://~~wiki~~.tf2classic~~.com~~/~~downloader~~/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]		* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]

	''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''		''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''
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	If you cannot or do not want to use ''TF2CDownloader'', it's also possible to install the game manually.		If you cannot or do not want to use ''TF2CDownloader'', it's also possible to install the game manually.

	Download an archive containing the game by [https://~~wiki.~~tf2classic.~~com~~/~~redirect~~/ clicking here]~~, which will redirect you to a random trusted mirror~~.		Download an archive containing the game by [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-2.0.3.zip clicking here].

	After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip.		After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip.

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	* ''TF2 Classic'' runs separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation. This means that usage of this software cannot directly impact your ''Team Fortress 2'' game.		* ''TF2 Classic'' runs separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation. This means that usage of this software cannot directly impact your ''Team Fortress 2'' game.

	== Step 1: Installing the Engine Base ==		== Step 1. Installing the Engine Base ==
	To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.		To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.

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	''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''		''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''

	== Step 2: Downloading ''TF2CDownloader'' ==		== Step 2. Downloading ''TF2CDownloader'' ==
	To ~~get an archive of the game and extract it~~, the fastest and easiest option is to use our dedicated utility, ''TF2CDownloader''.		To install ''TF2 Classic'', the fastest and easiest option is to use our dedicated utility, ''TF2CDownloader''.

	Download:		Download:
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	''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''		''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''

	== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==		== Step 3. Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
	Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 5GB of free space on your C:\ drive, and 12GB on the drive you're installing on, otherwise the process may fail.		Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 5GB of free space on your C:\ drive, and 12GB on the drive you're installing on, otherwise the process may fail.

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	== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==		== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
	Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least ~~15GB~~ of free space on the drive ~~that~~ you're ~~running it~~ on, otherwise the process may fail.		Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 5GB of free space on your C:\ drive, and 12GB on the drive you're installing on, otherwise the process may fail.

	'''On Windows''', you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small window where you can type answers to its questions.		'''On Windows''', you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small window where you can type answers to its questions.

	'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click ~~in your sourcemods~~ folder ~~after moving~~ it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> and let it run.		'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click the folder where you downloaded it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> and let it run.

	When you first launch it, it'll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder. You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|create a symlink]]!		When you first launch it, it'll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder. You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|create a symlink]]!

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	'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click in your sourcemods folder after moving it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> and let it run.		'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click in your sourcemods folder after moving it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> and let it run.

	When you first launch it, it'll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder. You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|create a symlink!]]		When you first launch it, it'll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder. You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|create a symlink]]!

	After it begins downloading, you must wait until it says "The installation has successfully completed" for your game to be playable. Closing the window or cancelling it early will leave your game in an inconsistent state. If this happens accidentally, you can simply run the application again and it should resume its progress.		After it begins downloading, you must wait until it says "The installation has successfully completed" for your game to be playable. Closing the window or cancelling it early will leave your game in an inconsistent state. If this happens accidentally, you can simply run the application again and it should resume its progress.

Admin: Release the new installer here, again

2022-06-16T00:06:44Z

Release the new installer here, again

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	If the link doesn't work, you can go into your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.		If the link doesn't work, you can go into your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.

			'''Importantly''', the SDK must be installed on the same drive that your Steam client is installed on (almost always C:\). Your game will fail to start if it's located on an external Steam library.

	''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''		''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''
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	Download:		Download:
	* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/~~misc~~/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)]		* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/downloader/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)]
	* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/~~misc~~/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]		* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/downloader/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]

	''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''		''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''

	== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==		== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
	~~Locate your <code>sourcemods</code> folder~~. ~~Its typical location is:~~		Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 15GB of free space on the drive that you're running it on, otherwise the process may fail.

	~~'''Windows:''' <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\</code>~~

	'''~~Linux:~~''' ~~<code>~/~~.~~steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code>~~		'''On Windows''', you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small window where you can type answers to its questions.

	~~Now, move the TF2CDownloader executable to the sourcemods folder you~~'~~ve located and run it. If you don~~'~~t have enough space on your drive to install~~ ''~~TF2 Classic~~'', you ~~should symlink~~ your sourcemods folder ~~to an external drive of your choice~~. ~~For instructions, see [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|our guide]]~~.		'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click in your sourcemods folder after moving it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> and let it run.

	~~'''On Windows''',~~ you ~~can run~~ it ~~by simply double-clicking the file after~~ it ~~finishes downloading~~. It should ~~open up~~ a ~~small text-only window where you can view its progress.~~		When you first launch it, it'll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder. You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|create a symlink!]]

	~~'''On Linux'''~~, you must ~~run~~ it ~~from~~ the ~~terminal. Right-click in~~ your ~~sourcemods folder after moving it, click "Open~~ in ~~Terminal"~~, ~~then~~ run ~~<code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloader</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloader</code>~~ and ~~let~~ it ~~run~~.		After it begins downloading, you must wait until it says "The installation has successfully completed" for your game to be playable. Closing the window or cancelling it early will leave your game in an inconsistent state. If this happens accidentally, you can simply run the application again and it should resume its progress.

	~~After~~ it finishes, you should have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing the game files.		When it finishes, you should have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing the game files.

	== Step 4. Running the game ==		== Step 4. Running the game ==

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	If the link doesn't work, you can go into your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.		If the link doesn't work, you can go into your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.

	~~'''Importantly''', the SDK must be installed on the same drive that your Steam client is installed on (almost always C:\). Your game will fail to start if it's located on an external Steam library.~~

	''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''		''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''
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	Download:		Download:
	* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/~~downloader~~/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)]		* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/misc/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)]
	* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/~~downloader~~/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]		* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/misc/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]

	''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''		''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''

	== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==		== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
	~~Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 15GB of free space on the drive that you~~'~~re running it on, otherwise the process may fail.~~		Locate your <code>sourcemods</code> folder. Its typical location is:

			'''Windows:''' <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\</code>

	'''~~On Windows~~''', you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small window where you can answer its prompts by typing. Clicking inside the window may cause the process to pause. If the output seems to stop updating while downloading or extracting, press any key on your keyboard to resume it.		'''Linux:''' <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code>

	'''~~On Linux~~''', you ~~must run it from the terminal. Right-click in~~ your sourcemods folder ~~after moving it~~, ~~click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> and let it run~~.		Now, move the TF2CDownloader executable to the sourcemods folder you've located and run it. If you don't have enough space on your drive to install ''TF2 Classic'', you should symlink your sourcemods folder to an external drive of your choice. For instructions, see [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|our guide]].

	~~When~~ you ~~first launch~~ it, it~~'ll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder~~. ~~You~~ should ~~accept this~~. ~~If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows\|create a symlink!]]~~		'''On Windows''', you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small text-only window where you can view its progress.

	~~After it begins downloading~~, you must ~~wait until~~ it ~~says "The installation has successfully completed" for~~ your ~~game to be playable. Closing the window or cancelling~~ it ~~early will leave your game~~ in ~~an inconsistent state. If this happens accidentally~~, ~~you can simply~~ run ~~the application again~~ and it ~~should resume its progress~~.		'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click in your sourcemods folder after moving it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloader</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloader</code> and let it run.

	~~When~~ it finishes, you should have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing the game files.		After it finishes, you should have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing the game files.

	== Step 4. Running the game ==		== Step 4. Running the game ==