cannot play at all because of dll error

[bcbotha]

I have just downloaded and installed ESF but I cannot even play on my own because I keep getting the error:

could not load library C:\SIERRA\Half-Life/ESF/cl_dlls\client.dll

How can I fix this so I can play?

 

[Skyrider]

By reading the guides which you've been forwarded to when you registered on the forums. In any case:

http://forum.esforces.com/faq.php?faq=general_questions#faq_how_to_install_esf

Have fun. It contains the info you need:

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