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* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/misc/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe | * [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/misc/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)] | ||
* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/misc/TF2CDownloaderLinux | * [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].'' | ||
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'''Linux:''' <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code> | '''Linux:''' <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code> | ||
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]]. | |||
If you don't have space on your | |||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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== Step 4. Running the game == | == Step 4. Running the game == | ||
First, | 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. | '''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. | ||
'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should have appeared as a new item in your library. | '''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. | ||
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'' == | == 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://wiki.tf2classic.com/redirect/ clicking here], which will redirect you to a random trusted mirror. | Download an archive containing the game by [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/redirect/ clicking here], which will redirect you to a random trusted mirror. | ||
After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using 7-Zip | After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip. | ||
== Additional Help And Support == | == Additional Help And Support == | ||