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    counter strike crashes and I have to reboot computer - Help

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by nsong24, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. nsong24

    nsong24 Notebook Consultant

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    When I play counter strike , it randomly crashes out of the blue. I can't alt+ctrl+delete or anything so I have to reboot.

    Does anyone know why its doing this?

    Do I need to update my drivers ?
     
    nsong24, Feb 16, 2009
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  2. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    have you checked your temps while playing? maybe its getting too hot?
    you could try uninstalling the game and reinstalling and see if that works
    has it always done this or is it recent? if its recent i wouldnt think its the drivers
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Feb 16, 2009
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  3. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    With Steam, the universal rule is re-installation. Backup your settings, cstrike, etc. and completely uninstall and reinstall the game(s). Both the HL1 and HL2 engines have major system hang issues, especially on Vista. Basically a bad cocktail has led to this, but the latest updates have helped to mitigate some of the issue.
     
    gengerald, Feb 16, 2009
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  4. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    see, i have the same steam folder from 1.5 years ago, (obv updated) but i have used it on 7 diff computers and 4 diff OSes... and no issues what so ever xD
     
    aan310, Feb 16, 2009
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  5. Hualsay

    Hualsay Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree, most uninstalls then reinstall will get everything working fine on Steam.
     
    Hualsay, Feb 17, 2009
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