In order for members to help other members solve their technical support issues, you must provide the information required in order to solve it. "TF2 doesnt launch pls help" wont get you anywhere. You need to provide system info, a hijackthis! log to show what applications you are running, and any other information, such as a screenshot.

In order to provide this information, follow these steps.

Before continuing, be sure you have read and understand the Common Fixes and FAQ page.

Step 1: Get a dxdiag Log
A dxdiag log provides us with your system information. From what part you have in your system to the system manufacturer, it contains the information needed to help you fix your problem.

• Click Start -> Run and type "dxdiag" without quotes. Push OK
• The DirectX Diagnostic Tool will launch
• In the lower right hand corner, push the button that says "Save All Information"
• Wait while it gathers your system information and exports it to a text file. Save the output file as "DxDiag.txt" to your desktop.
• Option 1: Upload the exported file to an upload site
• Option 2: Open up the saved file
• Copy the text from the first line to where it has the words "Video Accel:" Paste the text here. it should look something like this:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/21/2007, 13:43:09
       Machine name: DASH-8
   Operating System: Windows Vista™ Business (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.070627-1500)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
       System Model: Latitude D630                  
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A02
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     T7300  @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
             Memory: 2046MB RAM
          Page File: 897MB used, 3413MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: Quadro NVS 135M
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
     

i would also recommend, for Vista users, to download the latest reliability/performance updates from the Microsoft download site. These are not automatically updated (not yet at least, until service pack 1).  These solved a problem i had with my notebook running Vista. Also, make sure you have the latest video drivers!

I can provide the links if you guys are lazy:

Update for Windows Vista (KB941649)

Brief Description

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e3992046-32b9-4a0d-9e02-acba698aa675&DisplayLang=en

Update for Windows Vista (KB938194) 

Brief Description

This is a reliability update. Install this update to improve the reliability of Windows Vista in certain scenarios.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=AE2F819D-C33D-48DB-A7E3-62EEF7C1F7C2&displaylang=en

Update for Windows Vista (KB940105) 

Brief Description

Install this update to resolve potential Graphics Virtual Address problems that may occur when running Windows Vista.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a156e265-40ff-468e-bba2-3d1e1929c416&DisplayLang=en

Update for Windows Vista (KB938979) 

Brief Description

This is a performance update. Install this update to improve the performance of Windows Vista in certain scenarios.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3fb80bb9-d832-425b-b42c-d3eb2071bbec&DisplayLang=en

heres my error


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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/10/2008, 16:18:54
       Machine name: LUKAS
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: Lithuanian)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
       System Model: AWRDACPI
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Sempron(tm)   2600+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~1.8GHz
             Memory: 1280MB RAM
          Page File: 317MB used, 1416MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found. DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
        Sound Tab 1: DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.
        Sound Tab 2: The file blueletaudio.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).  You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer. DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.
        Sound Tab 3: The file BlueletSCOAudio.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).  You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found. DirectPlay test results: All tests were successful.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce FX 5200
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0322&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 128.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0011.75

Make a new thread.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/31/2008, 13:51:28
       Machine name: PAUL-135D6F9B7A
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.               
       System Model: Dell DM051                  
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A02
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 1022MB RAM
          Page File: 682MB used, 1776MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: The system is using the generic video driver.  Please install video driver provided by the hardware manufacturer. Direct3D functionality not available.  You should verify that the driver is a final version from the hardware manufacturer.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name:
     Manufacturer:
        Chip type:
         DAC type:
       Device Key: Enum\
   Display Memory: n/a
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (1Hz)
          Monitor:
  Monitor Max Res:
      Driver Name: vga.dll
   Driver Version: 5.01.2600.0000 (English)
      DDI Version: unknown
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 9344 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: vga.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 8/4/2004 05:00:00, 20992 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B70EE0-4340-11CF-B063-282AAEC2C835}
        Vendor ID: 0x0000
        Device ID: 0x0000
        SubSys ID: 0x00000000
      Revision ID: 0x0000
      Revision ID: 0x0000
  &nb

Hi, I want to play Team Fortress 2
But everyone time I'm in a map the screen keeps stopping and it's really annoying...
I have Nvidia 6000 r something like that and I updated the driver but It still does it..
Can anyone help ???

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Your screen "stopping" is what we in the biz call "lag".

An Nvidia 6000 isn't nearly enough to run TF2, even on the lowest settings, not without doing some tweaking with scripts and such.  Fortunately for you, one of our members has posted a legitimate script that will help your game run much faster at a severe graphical price.  I warn you:  the game will look like shit, but you'll be able to play with a minimum of machine induced lag.

Go to this thread and follow the instructions given exactly to the letter.

PLEASE CREATE A NEW THREAD RATHER THAN POSTING YOUR PROBLEM HERE

Thank you.