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Simple Steps To Install Dedicated Server For COD4

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Install Dedicated ServerAs you know the gaming dedicated hosting servers are getting popularity. The popularity of the online games and gaming servers is growing because of immense attention and interests of the game players. The online games allow the users to enjoy the latest game features that are not available in the markets. The game servers are used for the game play that’s why it is important to have a good dedicated server for the online games.

You might be familiar with the recent games such as call of duty and person shooter. Such online games are interesting and amazing because of luxurious features and video game graphics. These games are groups as EA games. Most of the EA games are available in the markets such as Soccer, football world cup etc. As a matter of fact these games require a fully enabled dedicated server. How to make a dedicated server for the EA games especially for the COD4? COD4 is an abbreviation of call of duty 4th edition or version. Let’s see how this installation works and what it requires.

Install the copy of COD4:

First of all the setup of this game should be in your computer. If you don’t have this setup then downloads it from internet. Save the copy Call of Duty 4 on the desktop of your computer. Start the installation of game setup by double clicking on the file. Select the default or custom settings and wait for few minutes until the installation completes. Once the installation is completed click the finish button to close the installation wizard.

Browse your C:/ programs:

The actual process to set the dedicated server for this game starts after the installation of game copy on the computer. Open the C program files and find the backup copy of call of duty 4. Remember, the computer windows save a copy of all installed programs in “program” folder so you can locate the call of duty backup file carefully. Pick the file folder and shift it in your dedicated server. To transfer the files of call of duty you will need some programs. The best program to shift the files is FTP. By using the FTP program you can shift all the files of call of duty 4 on the dedicated server.

COD4 shortcuts:

Make shortcut folders for the call of duty. These short cut folders will be used to save the files of COD4. After saving the files in the shortcut folder click on the “exe” file. A new window will come and ask you to select the options. Select the properties and click on the button of “Target” where a dialog box will be present. In this dialog box you will add the required information related to the folder destination.

Download and run punkbuster files:

The punkbuster files or setups are required to add the game. The setup can easily be downloaded from internet. Install this setup and choose the COD4 server. The system will request you to locate the COD4 file. Locate this file and click ok to run the dedicated server.

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Make A Dedicated Server For Popular Counter Strike

Friday, December 30th, 2011

As a matter of fact the online games are being important because of new features and high online graphics support. Among the popular online games the “Counter strike” is very popular. This game is related to the wars and soldiers. As a game, counter strike uses the dedicated server for the operating system. How to make a dedicated server for counter strike?

A source counter strike is needed to run a compatible dedicated server. The dedicated server source can be used and operated by the people who host own servers. For the operating system of windows there are some important steps. These operating steps usually help the players to set the dedicated server for the counter strike so it means it is not difficult. However, some commands and codes are required to set up the dedicated server for this online game. Some experience and previous knowledge is also required to set up the dedicated server for this game.

Do you have stream accounts?

Stream accounts are used to play this game. These are the accounts that can be used by the people who host the servers. However, there is a problem that game players can’t use a single stream account both for hosting and playing. It means that separate stream accounts are required for the hosting and game play. If you have a stream account then you can’t join the game play if this account is hosting the server.

Therefore, the players must have separate stream accounts for game play and server hosting. Remember, the games are not required on your account if the stream accounts are operating the hosting systems. So the final conclusion is that players should have two stream accounts.

Download dedicated server source:

With two stream accounts you can proceed to download the source of dedicated server. The download process will start by finding the sites where this dedicated server is available. Check the tools options on the websites and find dedicated server source. If it is present then click over it to start download process. Never allow the pop ups and other additional software to download with the dedicated server.

Find the source and enter the install game button to start the installation of game. For your ease it is suggested to rename the folder. You can give it any name according to your ideas. The server will require the number of players on it. You have to select numbers of players as much as you can at a time. To make your server VAC secured you have to select a password. Start the server to open another screen of window.

Learn the server basics:

Once the dedicated server for the counter strike is finished you have to learn about it. Learn about the main menu of the game, maps and names of map cycles. There will two options named “configure” and “ban” that will used to add and remove the players of this game from the dedicated server. Console tab is also important because it gives you authority to console the game.

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Setting Dedicated Server For The Half-life Games

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Half life game add-ons have got many modifications and changes. It is now very important for the players to have compatible hosting servers to support the game add-ones.  Because of the immense popularity of this game it has become important for the crazy gamers or players to have their own game servers to play this game that allow the players to play physics engines.

The physics engines are basically allow the players to control the items and features that interact with each others. For the setting of this dedicated server you must remember the Gary’s Mod. What is Gary’s Mod? It is a popular half life online game add-one. Before to start installation or settings it is necessary to find the basic components and software required for the installation or dedicated server setting for Gary’s Mod.

HLDS update devices:

For the setting and installation of dedicated server for Gary’s Mod it is important to have HLDS. HLDS is actually a game version or application. It will be downloaded from online sites. You have to locate the online sources to download this tool. In fact it is very important to download the updates of HLDS. Remember, when downloading this updating tool you should place it in a safer place in your computer drives.

Don’t download it in the space of C drive because there are risks of Windows corruption and damage. Take care and download the latest versions but if verified by previous downloader. It will save your time because reviewed downloading will not contain any virus or fake files. If you have downloaded the HLDS successfully then prepare for next step.

Dedicated server command prompt:

After the completion of HLDS tool downloading you should check the files and folders downloaded with this updating tool. Many suppliers attach additional files, add-ons and toolbars with downloads so you have to remove these additional files carefully. After removing scan the file with a good antivirus if all files are original and virus free then open the control prompt or command prompt. A new wizard will appear requiring some codes. Type the codes without quotes (c:/srcd) and click the next button. The wizard will move you towards a new process. It will be a folder where updates of HLDS tool will be installed.

Make a batch folder:

Once you have completed the installation of the tools you will be required to make a batch folder. This folder will store the settings and files of Gary’s Mod. Anyhow, your dedicated server for the Gray’ Mod is ready to work. The batch folder of Gary’s Mod will control the all the functions and settings on your computer.

Start the Gary’s dedicated server:

Now your computer is ready to support the dedicated server so start the Gary’s Mod and find it in the list of the server. Always make a unique and prominent name for your server. It will help you to manage the operations and to recognize the folder easily you made for the dedicated server of this game.

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