ERROR: hl2.exe has stopped working

wb0d · External Since: Apr 12, 2007 Posts: 1

I just got a new computer with vista home premium on it. I installed steam,
updated my graphics card drivers, and installed cs:s and it worked great for
a few days. But now, whenever I try to launch cs:s, it just takes me to the
menu screen and then crashes, and I get a message that says "hl2.exe has
stopped working". I reinstalled steam and cs a few times. Then I heard this
was an issue with dep, and I was told that I needed to go to the command
prompt, run as administrator, and type in a command that disabled dep, but
I'm still getting the problem. I seriously don't know what to do. Can anyone
help?

Dale M. White · External Since: Jan 31, 2007 Posts: 269

Steam and HL2 is are Vista compliant or at least Steam supports vista. I'm
not sure where the DEP issue comes in. I didn't have to do anything with DEP
to get Steam installed and HL2 (and the add-ons) to work.

I'd be more out to look at any other updates or software add that's you've
done to the system. Any tweaks to the firewall, Maybe Windows Defender. Any
anti-Virus software. I'm guessing something else changed.

One thing you could try, is to create another user account, log-in and try
to play with that account. Over in the FEAR forums there was a guy who could
patch the game and when he tried that it worked. If it doesn't work, then
you might have a registry corruption issues or something else going on in
your profile that hindering HL2

"wb0d" <wb0d.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I just got a new computer with vista home premium on it. I installed steam,
> updated my graphics card drivers, and installed cs:s and it worked great
> for
> a few days. But now, whenever I try to launch cs:s, it just takes me to
> the
> menu screen and then crashes, and I get a message that says "hl2.exe has
> stopped working". I reinstalled steam and cs a few times. Then I heard
> this
> was an issue with dep, and I was told that I needed to go to the command
> prompt, run as administrator, and type in a command that disabled dep, but
> I'm still getting the problem. I seriously don't know what to do. Can
> anyone
> help?

Wolfe · External Since: Feb 06, 2009 Posts: 1

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*_these_are_part_of_the_specs_for_my_computer._i_have_Portal_installed_and_it_works_perfectly._the_game_i_am_having_issues_with_concerning_the_HL2.exe_has_stopped_working_message_is_Insurgency._When_i_first_installed_the_game_it_worked_fine_for_a_few_weeks_and_then_it_started_giving_me_that_message._Aim_has_never_been_on_my_computer,_so_I_am_not_concerned_that_Aim_could_be_the_issue._awhile_ago_as_well_i_tried_moving_the_game_files_to_common_and_nothing_worked._(I_had_the_Issue_with_TF2,_and_it_fixed_it_that_time)._I_do_not_know_what_it_could_possibly_be_but_it_is_getting_really_annoying_that_a_great_game_is_not_working._as_for_contacting_Valve_I_contacted_then_about_two_weeks_ago_about_this_issue_and_have_revieved_no_response_as_of_yet._*

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Olórin · External Since: Feb 09, 2009 Posts: 1

"Wolfe" <Wolfe.3n770g RemoveThis @no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote in message
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> *_AMD_Gaming_Computer,__Athlon_X2_6000+_Dual_Core,_4GB_DDR2-800,_500GB,_NVIDIA_GeForce_9600GT_512MB,_DVDRW,_DVD-ROM,_Gigabit,_580W,_Vista_Home_Premium_(64-bit)_*
> *__*
> *_these_are_part_of_the_specs_for_my_computer._i_have_Portal_installed_and_it_works_perfectly._the_game_i_am_having_issues_with_concerning_the_HL2.exe_has_stopped_working_message_is_Insurgency._When_i_first_installed_the_game_it_worked_fine_for_a_few_weeks_and_then_it_started_giving_me_that_message._Aim_has_never_been_on_my_computer,_so_I_am_not_concerned_that_Aim_could_be_the_issue._awhile_ago_as_well_i_tried_moving_the_game_files_to_common_and_nothing_worked._(I_had_the_Issue_with_TF2,_and_it_fixed_it_that_time)._I_do_not_know_what_it_could_possibly_be_but_it_is_getting_really_annoying_that_a_great_game_is_not_working._as_for_contacting_Valve_I_contacted_then_about_two_weeks_ago_about_this_issue_and_have_revieved_no_response_as_of_yet._*
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Joe · External Since: Jan 21, 2009 Posts: 19

Wolfe <Wolfe.3n770g RemoveThis @no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote in
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>
> *_AMD_Gaming_Computer,__Athlon_X2_6000+_Dual_Core,_4GB_DDR2-800,_500GB,
> _NVIDIA_GeForce_9600GT_512MB,_DVDRW,_DVD-ROM,_Gigabit,_580W,_Vista_Home
> _Premium_(64-bit)_* *__*
> *_these_are_part_of_the_specs_for_my_computer._i_have_Portal_installed_
> and_it_works_perfectly._the_game_i_am_having_issues_with_concerning_the
> _HL2.exe_has_stopped_working_message_is_Insurgency._When_i_first_instal
> led_the_game_it_worked_fine_for_a_few_weeks_and_then_it_started_giving_
> me_that_message._Aim_has_never_been_on_my_computer,_so_I_am_not_concern
> ed_that_Aim_could_be_the_issue._awhile_ago_as_well_i_tried_moving_the_g
> ame_files_to_common_and_nothing_worked._(I_had_the_Issue_with_TF2,_and_
> it_fixed_it_that_time)._I_do_not_know_what_it_could_possibly_be_but_it_
> is_getting_really_annoying_that_a_great_game_is_not_working._as_for_con
> tacting_Valve_I_contacted_then_about_two_weeks_ago_about_this_issue_and
> _have_revieved_no_response_as_of_yet._*
>
>

In the past I have had issues with Half Life 2 games. Not sure it was
totally Vista's fault. For instance games like TF2 would just randomly
freeze the entire system. Could only reset to get out of it.

It seems like some Source games just have issues. Best suggestion I can
give is to go to the forums at Steampowered.com and post your question
there. Hopefully someone can give you some suggestions.

Might also see if their tech support can help. They may already have the
solution buried somewhere on their site, might just try looking around.

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EN4CER · External Since: Mar 05, 2009 Posts: 3

I encountered this very same issue. Have you right clicked the shortcut
within steam and played with compatibility? Of course you are running it as
an administrator? When does the error pop up? During loading, after loading,
at the menu, etc.

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> *__*
> *_these_are_part_of_the_specs_for_my_computer._i_have_Portal_installed_and_it_works_perfectly._the_game_i_am_having_issues_with_concerning_the_HL2.exe_has_stopped_working_message_is_Insurgency._When_i_first_installed_the_game_it_worked_fine_for_a_few_weeks_and_then_it_started_giving_me_that_message._Aim_has_never_been_on_my_computer,_so_I_am_not_concerned_that_Aim_could_be_the_issue._awhile_ago_as_well_i_tried_moving_the_game_files_to_common_and_nothing_worked._(I_had_the_Issue_with_TF2,_and_it_fixed_it_that_time)._I_do_not_know_what_it_could_possibly_be_but_it_is_getting_really_annoying_that_a_great_game_is_not_working._as_for_contacting_Valve_I_contacted_then_about_two_weeks_ago_about_this_issue_and_have_revieved_no_response_as_of_yet._*
>
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EN4CER · External Since: Mar 05, 2009 Posts: 3

I ended up re-creating this problem and got around it by clicking the 'wait
for program to respond' option.

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>I encountered this very same issue. Have you right clicked the shortcut
>within steam and played with compatibility? Of course you are running it as
>an administrator? When does the error pop up? During loading, after
>loading, at the menu, etc.
>
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>
> "Wolfe" <Wolfe.3n770g RemoveThis @no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote in message
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>> *__*
>> *_these_are_part_of_the_specs_for_my_computer._i_have_Portal_installed_and_it_works_perfectly._the_game_i_am_having_issues_with_concerning_the_HL2.exe_has_stopped_working_message_is_Insurgency._When_i_first_installed_the_game_it_worked_fine_for_a_few_weeks_and_then_it_started_giving_me_that_message._Aim_has_never_been_on_my_computer,_so_I_am_not_concerned_that_Aim_could_be_the_issue._awhile_ago_as_well_i_tried_moving_the_game_files_to_common_and_nothing_worked._(I_had_the_Issue_with_TF2,_and_it_fixed_it_that_time)._I_do_not_know_what_it_could_possibly_be_but_it_is_getting_really_annoying_that_a_great_game_is_not_working._as_for_contacting_Valve_I_contacted_then_about_two_weeks_ago_about_this_issue_and_have_revieved_no_response_as_of_yet._*
>>
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kwilsonjr · External Since: Mar 11, 2009 Posts: 1

Adrole;695334 Wrote:
> I had the same problem when I got a new computer with Vista Businiss x64
> opening Portal or TF:2 after a few seconds it would either just close
> or
> crash.
>
> It did not start like that though for about 2 days it worked fine, then
> it would sometimes crash after playing for a few minutes now it crashes
> before it opens.
>
> I actually just set it as an exception in the DEP for steam which might
> have helped, still need to test it though.
>
> But here is how you can try the same.
>
> Control Panel > System And Maintenance > System > Advanced System
> Settings > On the Advanced tab go to setting under Performance then
> Data Execution Prevention.
>
> You can either try setting it to "Turn on DEP for essential windows
> programs and services only"
>
> Or try turning DEP on for all programs and add Steam as an exception.
>
> I haven't tested if it's fully worked yet, but Portal does open now.
>
>
> --
> Adrole

I unchecked the GraphX GPU Accelration box in the video control panel
and the problem went away. (NVidia 8800GTX X2 SLI)

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Vania · External Since: Apr 13, 2009 Posts: 1

I was also getting this error message i try to follow this steps:-

- Go to the command prompt (hit run and type in cmd.exe)
and type this in:

- *net localgroup Administrators /add Local Service*

- Then you can type this in:

- *net localgroup Administrators*

and Check if *LOCAL NT AUTHORITY/SERVICE* is listed or not, if it is
there then it will worked and finally reboot your PC.

You can also check below links for more details

*http://forums.techarena.in/windows-vista-games/833203.htm*
*http://forums.techarena.in/windows-vista-games/834971.htm*
*http://forums.techarena.in/video-games/1151490.htm*
*http://forums.techarena.in/windows-vista-games/779913.htm*

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salton · External Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 1

If you are using Windows Vista Ultimate or Business editions the follow
this steps:-

- Right click on *My Computer* and then click on *Manage*.

- Now Double click *Users and Groups* and then click on *Groups*.

- Then right click on *Administrators* Option.

- Click on *Add to group* and then click on *Add*,then on *Advanced
Option* and Click on *Find Now*.

- Click *OK*.

- Over here you will see *NT Authority\Local Service*in the list ,
Click on *OK*.

- Finally close Computer Management and reboot your PC.

If the above mention things don't work for you check out the below
links

http://forums.techarena.in/video-games/1154457.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/windows-vista-games/1071390.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/operating-systems/1064737.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/1038554.htm

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tyoshi · Joined: Apr 18, 2009 Posts: 2

if that did not work you could try installing windows xp on a virtual pc... so that would give you a virtual box where you can play old games, 98 and most others work fine... i know that you probably want to play them on vista without a box, but just a suggestion if you face compatibility issues with other games and/or programs

papatiti · External Since: Oct 11, 2009 Posts: 1

HELP PLEASE SOMONE HELP ME!!!!I HAVE HL2DM AND I HAVE A LISTEN SERVER
ONLINE AND MY FREINDS CAN JOIN FINE,BUT WHEN I ADD A ZOMBIE MAPIT LOADS
FINE. BUT WHEN I SHOOT THE ZOMBIES OR THE AI,THE GAME STALS FOR A FEW
SECONDS AND THEN IT TURNS WHITE AND SAYS
:HL2DM HAS ENCOUNTED A PROBLEM
CLICK HERE TO CLOSE NOW!!! SO I DO AND TRY IT AGAIN BUT WHEN I DO IT
AGAIN IT DOES THE SAME THING!!! SOMEONE HELP!!! MY STEAM USER NAME IS
:thecakeis4real

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zach24 · External Since: Oct 19, 2009 Posts: 1

Adrole;695334 Wrote:
> I had the same problem when I got a new computer with Vista Businiss
> x64
> opening Portal or TF:2 after a few seconds it would either just close
> or
> crash.
>
> It did not start like that though for about 2 days it worked fine,
> then
> it would sometimes crash after playing for a few minutes now it
> crashes
> before it opens.
>
> I actually just set it as an exception in the DEP for steam which
> might
> have helped, still need to test it though.
>
> But here is how you can try the same.
>
> Control Panel > System And Maintenance > System > Advanced System
> Settings > On the Advanced tab go to setting under Performance then
> Data Execution Prevention.
>
> You can either try setting it to "Turn on DEP for essential windows
> programs and services only"
>
> Or try turning DEP on for all programs and add Steam as an exception.
>
> I haven't tested if it's fully worked yet, but Portal does open now.
>
>
> --
> Adrole

I've Done that and my G-Mod still won't work -.-

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