SFM Stops Responding [SOLVED]

[Loacher Films]

Everytime i start SFM, it stops responding. I've tried to reinstall, reset game configurations, but it still crashes. Any suggestions?

[R234]

It might take a few minutes for SFM to load, especially the first time, and the Source engine has this uncanny habit of not responding to Windows when it loads. If however it stays in the "not responding" state for more than ten minutes, that's not normal. Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements?

[Loacher Films]

Yes, it does. I have waited about one hour for the SFM to start responding, but it didn't.

[R234]

Have you tried validating your Steam cache files? Also, do you have any custom content loaded in? Like stuff exported from TF2 such as the Halloween items, or Gmod models or the like.

[Loacher Films]

Yes, i did. And i have custom content on.

[R234]

That might just be it. Have you tried without the custom content? One example of where that might be problematic is Gmod models that were packaged with custom LUA code, like character spawn lists.

[Loacher Films]

I only copy materials and models.
I don't copy lua, because i think that it'll do more bad than good.

[yacabo]

Same problem
do you just go on and blank screen

[R234]

You still should try with only the vanilla stuff (i.e. what came with the SFM), as it can be finicky with custom content nonetheless.

[Loacher Films]

I've found a way to fix it.
You delete the whole usermod folder, validate the files. After Steam downloads the missing files, copy it somewhere. Every time before you start SFM, copy the copied usermod folder into the SFM game folder.

[NietzschesMoustache]

You have to wait more, because it needs lot of time to launch

[Sigoshi]

Does your computer meet the system recommendations for SFM?

OS: Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested)Processor: 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)Memory: 2GB (4 GB suggested)Hard Disk Space: At least 15 GB of SpaceVideo: NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred)Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested)Audio: DirectX 9.0c compatibleUSB headset with mic (suggested)

[Loacher Films]

Originally posted by QF_Epiczzz:

That still did not work for me.

Then i have no idea. (insert crazy medic face here)

[yacabo]

Originally posted by Trollmaster HUN:

I've found a way to fix it.
You delete the whole usermod folder, validate the files. After Steam downloads the missing files, copy it somewhere. Every time before you start SFM, copy the copied usermod folder into the SFM game folder.

Only delete the session folder then replace it

[Toxxie]

Replace the session folder how?

[Mr.Genarix]

when i download workshop addons stops working and then crashes