Team Fortress 2 won't start

[Buu]

I just got TF2 and when it starts up it shows the valve logo, then the source logo... then it goes to a black screen and an hourglass appears. It then shuts down and go's back to steam. WTF, can someone explain? I have windows XP and it's an older computer... but it does run. I just don't know why it fades to black then shuts down.

Someone please help...

[Muffincat]

Please don't double post. I merged your posts for you... people will respond when they see your thread.

I can't help you, but have you tried Google?

[Fr0stByte]

have you seen the game working on your machine?....you may be missing necessary graphics/ram requirments....need more info to be helpful

[LiNuX]

Go here: Can You Run It?


See if TF2 will run.

It sounds like RAM may be low so the system is killing the process using the most memory. I could be wrong though.

[Fr0stByte]

Go here: Can You Run It?


See if TF2 will run.

It sounds like RAM may be low so the system is killing the process using the most memory. I could be wrong though.

linux you should sticky that link....could come in handy for loads of people

[W1CKEDTW1STED]

Go here: Can You Run It?


See if TF2 will run.

It sounds like RAM may be low so the system is killing the process using the most memory. I could be wrong though.

Agree on the RAM problem. If not, my other guess would be video memory...

You can try lowering the resolution and it may run...