tf2 hl2.exe has stopped working

12-26-2010, 09:20 PM

The last couple of weeks when I try and launch TF2 I get this error " hl2.exe has stopped working"

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BEX
Application Name: hl2.exe
Application Version: 0.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 4ce5a768
Fault Module Name: StackHash_0a9e
Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 00000000
Exception Offset: 0018e842
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Data: badc0de1
OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 4105
Additional Information 1: 0a9e
Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Additional Information 3: 0a9e
Additional Information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789

I am running win 7 ultimate, i7 920 dual @ 2.67 and 2.79
6 gigs of ram
nvidia geforce 260 GTX (drivers 8.17.12.5896)
on board realtek high definition audio (drivers 6.0.1.5672)

When I first started playing TF2 with this comp everything was fine. Around this summer I noticed I would get a lock up then black screen but would eventually I would return into the game.

A couple of months ago I would get a sound lock up/black screen then I would have to task manager out. Now I can't even launch TF2 but other steam games like CSS and LFD2 I can. Only time I get that error with other steam games is when I type "quit" in console.

I have tried the admin set net etc, dx level, cache, defrag.

I tried to ask around in my friends list for a solution and it seems they also know people that are recently experiencing the same problem.

If anyone has a possible constructive solution please don't hesitate to respond. Frustrating for the month of December I spent over $120 on items and can't even play anymore.

Traken · 12-26-2010, 10:04 PM

Standard ideas:

Verify Game Cache
Delete all TF2 files (except gcf) and try to play
Delete all TF2 files (including gcf) and download again

12-30-2010, 04:25 AM

Bump.......

manicminer · 12-30-2010, 04:54 AM

Well, the problem event "BEX" is a buffer overflow exception requiring a DEP exception for the game so you could try that.

12-30-2010, 03:49 PM

Thank you for your responses. I am not that computer savy manicminer so if you could please explain.

T@F · 12-30-2010, 03:51 PM

goto your steam folder/steamapps/your name look for team fortress 2 folder in there rename it for now.then run tf2.

if it works del the renamed folder.

12-30-2010, 11:19 PM

That worked, much appreciated!

KISA · 05-13-2011, 09:03 AM

The cause of my "hl2.exe" stopping was my TF2 resolution setting. No idea why it decided to stop working at 1920 (had been fine for months). So to test if that's it, right clicking on TF2 in Steam and go to Properties>Launch options. I added "-fullscreen -width 1024 -height 768" as a test and it successfully worked. It ended up just being the res of 1920 where it was failing. I reinstalled and updated my video card driver (gtx-260) and the problem was fixed.

Hope this helps someone, took me ages to sort it out

10-22-2011, 04:23 AM

i renamed my TF2 folder, creates a new one however problem still exists, i have been playing 100% fine for about 6 months untill now, could be a update issue?

10-22-2011, 06:28 AM

buump

Justin7 · 10-22-2011, 06:30 AM

This is an old topic being bumped up, but the current hl2.exe crashes are happening for everybody now. Valve needs to fix it, but so far they haven't gotten it right yet.

M1K3nATOR7 · 12-18-2011, 11:05 AM

This happened to me too. I just had directly download my video cards' new update directly from steam on the day of the Australian update. I'll have to try the resolution fix, but all in all this shouldn't be happening.

Lorvaz · 12-18-2011, 11:45 AM

my problem is my tf2 doesnt updates correctly because i cant craft new items and i still have the news of the summer down thje game
PD but it downloads the new updates adn the shop is new too

Musthaveme · 02-24-2012, 04:32 PM

I get past the video, then it loads, then it mucks up, and says the bloomin' "hl2.exe has stopped working" "Close Program"
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell System XPS L702X
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM CPU @ 2.20GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8086MB RAM

osigurac · 02-24-2012, 08:05 PM

If you have a program like MSI afterbuner, EVGA precision or any other 3rd party program that helps you adjust settings of your video card. Disable/Close it and see if the game can start up!!

I just resolved my issue with Windows 7, 64bit, and HL2.exe has stopped working.

12-26-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
_Turd Ferguson_ Guest Posts: n/a	tf2 hl2.exe has stopped working The last couple of weeks when I try and launch TF2 I get this error " hl2.exe has stopped working" Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BEX Application Name: hl2.exe Application Version: 0.0.0.0 Application Timestamp: 4ce5a768 Fault Module Name: StackHash_0a9e Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0 Fault Module Timestamp: 00000000 Exception Offset: 0018e842 Exception Code: c0000005 Exception Data: badc0de1 OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1 Locale ID: 4105 Additional Information 1: 0a9e Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789 Additional Information 3: 0a9e Additional Information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789 I am running win 7 ultimate, i7 920 dual @ 2.67 and 2.79 6 gigs of ram nvidia geforce 260 GTX (drivers 8.17.12.5896) on board realtek high definition audio (drivers 6.0.1.5672) When I first started playing TF2 with this comp everything was fine. Around this summer I noticed I would get a lock up then black screen but would eventually I would return into the game. A couple of months ago I would get a sound lock up/black screen then I would have to task manager out. Now I can't even launch TF2 but other steam games like CSS and LFD2 I can. Only time I get that error with other steam games is when I type "quit" in console. I have tried the admin set net etc, dx level, cache, defrag. I tried to ask around in my friends list for a solution and it seems they also know people that are recently experiencing the same problem. If anyone has a possible constructive solution please don't hesitate to respond. Frustrating for the month of December I spent over $120 on items and can't even play anymore.

12-26-2010, 10:04 PM	#2
Traken Join Date: Oct 2003 Reputation: 147 Posts: 1,470	Standard ideas: Verify Game Cache Delete all TF2 files (except gcf) and try to play Delete all TF2 files (including gcf) and download again

12-18-2011, 11:05 AM	#12
M1K3nATOR7 Join Date: May 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 12	Perhaps it's the video cards? This happened to me too. I just had directly download my video cards' new update directly from steam on the day of the Australian update. I'll have to try the resolution fix, but all in all this shouldn't be happening.

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12-30-2010, 04:25 AM	#3
_Turd Ferguson_ Guest Posts: n/a	Bump.......

12-30-2010, 04:54 AM	#4
manicminer Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 86 Posts: 302	Well, the problem event "BEX" is a buffer overflow exception requiring a DEP exception for the game so you could try that.

12-30-2010, 03:49 PM	#5
_Turd Ferguson_ Guest Posts: n/a	Thank you for your responses. I am not that computer savy manicminer so if you could please explain.

12-30-2010, 03:51 PM	#6
T@F Join Date: Nov 2004 Reputation: 1544 Posts: 9,837	goto your steam folder/steamapps/your name look for team fortress 2 folder in there rename it for now.then run tf2. if it works del the renamed folder.

12-30-2010, 11:19 PM	#7
_Turd Ferguson_ Guest Posts: n/a	That worked, much appreciated!

05-13-2011, 09:03 AM	#8
KISA Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 3	The cause of my "hl2.exe" stopping was my TF2 resolution setting. No idea why it decided to stop working at 1920 (had been fine for months). So to test if that's it, right clicking on TF2 in Steam and go to Properties>Launch options. I added "-fullscreen -width 1024 -height 768" as a test and it successfully worked. It ended up just being the res of 1920 where it was failing. I reinstalled and updated my video card driver (gtx-260) and the problem was fixed. Hope this helps someone, took me ages to sort it out

10-22-2011, 04:23 AM	#9
louis cardinal Guest Posts: n/a	i renamed my TF2 folder, creates a new one however problem still exists, i have been playing 100% fine for about 6 months untill now, could be a update issue?

10-22-2011, 06:28 AM	#10
louis cardinal Guest Posts: n/a	buump

10-22-2011, 06:30 AM	#11
Justin7 Join Date: Sep 2007 Reputation: 140 Posts: 1,998	This is an old topic being bumped up, but the current hl2.exe crashes are happening for everybody now. Valve needs to fix it, but so far they haven't gotten it right yet.

12-18-2011, 11:45 AM	#13
Lorvaz Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 12	my problem is my tf2 doesnt updates correctly because i cant craft new items and i still have the news of the summer down thje game PD but it downloads the new updates adn the shop is new too

02-24-2012, 04:32 PM	#14
Musthaveme Join Date: Aug 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 6	I get past the video, then it loads, then it mucks up, and says the bloomin' "hl2.exe has stopped working" "Close Program" Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Dell Inc. System Model: Dell System XPS L702X BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM CPU @ 2.20GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.2GHz Memory: 8192MB RAM Available OS Memory: 8086MB RAM

02-24-2012, 08:05 PM	#15
osigurac Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 20 Posts: 313	If you have a program like MSI afterbuner, EVGA precision or any other 3rd party program that helps you adjust settings of your video card. Disable/Close it and see if the game can start up!! I just resolved my issue with Windows 7, 64bit, and HL2.exe has stopped working.