1. Disable Steam Cloud
   
   Team Fortress 2 > Properties > Updates > Steam Cloud
2. Exit steam
   
3. Delete config.cfg file located in "Steam\userdata\*number*\440\remote\cfg"
   
4. Delete your TF2 folder
   
   Steam > Steamapps > Common > Team Fortress 2 > Delete the "tf" folder
5. Verify game cache
   https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=853378539
   
6. Defrag game cache
   
7. Run regedit and delete this key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\Source\tf
   
8. Run the game and disable multicore rendering
   
   Settings > Video > Advanced > Multicore Rendering

1. Go on steam
   
2. Right click TF2
   
3. Properties -> Local Files -> Browse Local Files
   
4. Right Click TF2 (You won't have to do this if it already redirects you to the main folder) , "Show Package contents" (You won't have to do this if it already redirects you to the main folder)
   
5. Go to tf -> cfg
   
6. Copy config.cfg
   
7. Open it with TextEdit (Select an application to open it with if it says no application is set to open it)
   
8. Delete everything
   
9. type "cl_forcepreload 1" (without the "")
   * You don't have to do this, only do it if cl_forcepreload 1 doesn't work.
   
10. Save, close.

1. Go on steam
   
2. Right click TF2
   
3. Properties -> Local Files -> Browse Local Files
   
4. Right Click TF2 (You won't have to do this if it already redirects you to the main folder), "Show Package contents" (You won't have to do this if it already redirects you to the main folder), Select hl2_osx
   
5. CMD + I (not L)
   
6. Under General, find "Locked"
   
7. Check it
   Note: This can cause issues when the game recieves an update*

1. Go on steam
   
2. Right click TF2
   
3. Properties -> Local Files -> Browse Local Files
   
4. Right Click TF2 (You won't have to do this if it already redirects you to the main folder), "Show Package contents" (You won't have to do this if it already redirects you to the main folder), Rename/Delete hl2_osx
   
5. Try installing the update

• ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/downloading and delete the hl2_osx in there.
  (This might not work, the directory might be incorrect).

• temporary fix
  
  
• Delete your tf folder in your Team Fortress 2 folder. Then verify your game cache.

• Restart your device
  
  
• Reinstall TF2
  
  
• Verify your cache
  https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=853378539
  
  
• Check for any outdated and/or incompatible mods and delete or update and/or replace them

• Verifying your game cache
  And/or
  
• Check for outdated and/or incompatible mods and delete and/or replace or update them

• Try switching between mat_phong 0 and 1
  
  
• Reduce your graphic settings (in-game settings>video>advanced settings. note: make sure you adjust them outside of a game)
  
  
• Reduce your resolution and/or resolution (in-game settings>video)
  
  
• (FOR LAPTOPS) Adjust your power management controls to be set on "high performance". Note: it's best to keep your laptop plugged in while doing this since this drains your battery pretty quickly
  
  
• Run TF2 In DX 8 mode
  (If you're stuck in lvl 8, put -dxlevel 91 to go the good version :D)
  
• Use TF2 FPS configs, these are completly "legal" to use and will improve your fps
  Heres some good ones:
  • CowManglia's fps guide[www.teamfortress.tv]
    
  • Chris's tf2 config[chrisdown.name] (outdated but will still (hopefuly) work) (outdated and will no longer work properly)
  
  
• There is a way to increase FPS without tweaking the in-game settings.You need to tweak your antivirus though.
  
  Credit goes to this thread.
  
  First,look up whatever antivirus you use on the internet.Look up how to block the antivirus from scanning certain files you choose. Then,locate that place in your antivirus and block the following directory:
  
  C:\Program Files (x86) or Program Files\Steam\appcache\stats
  
  Block the antivirus from scanning that folder

• Check for and/or stop/pause any active downloads in your device and/or in any other devices that is connected to your network
  
  
• Use a wired connection if possible
  
  
• Set steam to pause all downloads while ingame
  
  
• Try restarting your conection and/or modem/router
  
  
• Check the location of the server that you're playing on to see if the lag is because of the distance between your device and the server
  
  
• Try youtube videos, explaining cl_interp and cl_cmdrate to help figure out what settings you should have.

Originally posted by 3dge23dge:

If you have fps problems with gun mettle skins, there are two options. Either turn them off entirely with directx 81 or set mat_picmip to -1.

Originally posted by Mimmy:

you can lower your graphical settings too if you have an Intel IGPU

1. right click
   
2. press graphical properties
   
3. 3D
   
4. Set MSAA and CMAA to disable, power to maximum performance etc you know what to do

Originally posted by Thug Scorpion:

If you want to increase more FPS, here's some things if you want to look them up

No Hats mod (Some people said this mod doesn't increase Fps. but i'm not sure)
Oldschool pack (Makes your graphics like Nintendo 64)
Clean TF2 (I'm not sure if this can increase your FPS, but makes the textures flat. Also, this mod can be use as a cheat in Slender Fortress server)
DanPixed's MaxFPS (Makes your graphics look more pixelated)

Screen Resolutions

This has something to do with FPS, but it doesn't matter if you have a better laptop or a better computer. I'm doing the Aspect Ratio, so i don't list the resolutions but they're together inside them.

4:3 Low Fov, Highest FPS
16:10 Middleground for both
16:9 High Fov, Lowest FPS

Which Hud has the most FPS?

Well, Huds doesn't do with FPS, but there's one that has to do with FPS.
My answer is: Ray's Hud

Originally posted by scend489:

Problem: whitescreen with directx 8
Solution: you have the transparent viewmodels mod. Remove the mod from your custom folder, directory being "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\custom".

Originally posted by obeetee:

Not really common questions but :

I can't see my weapon skins ? Help! :
Switch to Dx9

Some hats have flame textures in them , why is this ?
Again , switch to Dx9

Help! Australium weapons looks like they're covered in cheese!
mat_phong 0 , removes the greyish shine on your character , but it also makes australium look completely gold , there's a fix pack but I don't think it's updated
http://gamebanana.com/skins/138140

Originally posted by 🎃Spooky Scorpion🎃:

LOD TWEAKS

If you want to reduce more graphics, then I'll tell you.

1. Download this: http://www.guru3d.com/files-get/nvidia-inspector-download,1.html

http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=neuebitmap2kk9s.png
1. Open NvidiaInspector.exe
2. Click the Settings button (middle-right) next to Driver-Version
3. Select Team Fortress 2 in the top left corner
4. Set Texture Filtering – LOD-Bias to 10 or 15 (higher means worse textures)
5. hit “Apply” in the top right corner.

NOTICE: YOU NEED TO HAVE A NVIDIA GRAPHIC CARD

Alternatively:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8fgeCy9pJs

Originally posted by scend489:

Problem: Casual mode buttons not working

Solution: You have a outdated hud, remove the hud with the directory being,
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\custom"