TF2 files not changing on reinstall
On Steam, I uninstalled TF2. A while later, I reinstalled it. However, when it finished, it keeps validating the game over and over again. I've tried many things; reinstalling it countless times, moving files, etc. and what I've noticed is that it does not do anything to my files when it installs (at least, to my knowledge) but it isn't detecting the files and still trying to reinstall. Is there any way to fix this?
Best Answer
This could be an issue with Steams permissions to access the folder, if you have it installed in a different location or have a windows link junction. But it can also be a mod you may have installed in the past.
Try fully deleting the folder for TF2
C:\Steam\SteamApps\common\Team Fortress 2\
Then install it through steam and see if it works. When steam uninstalls a game it leaves behind config files, settings, and certain types of mods.
Before deleting, you should backup the game to save your configs and such to reuse later.
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How do I completely reinstall TF2?
To re-install you need to open steam and go to the game in the library and right click on TF2 and delete local content. Then delete your TF2 folder under your username in the steamapps folder then you can re-install the game in steam again.How do I completely uninstall TF2?
What happens when you uninstall TF2?
Nothing happends and you keep all your items. No, the items are saved to a separate server, while your stats are saved in the cloud, so you won't lose anything.How do I fix TF2 not starting?
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