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# Shutdown Steam by choosing '''Exit''' from the Steam task bar icon menu.
# Shutdown Steam by choosing '''Exit''' from the Steam task bar icon menu.
# Restart Steam.
# Restart Steam.
# Run '''Half-Life: 2''' from the Steam Play Games window.
# Run '''Half-Life 2''' from the Steam Play Games window.
# If the problem is not resolved, repeat these steps running '''Counter-Strike: Source''' and '''Half-Life 2: Deathmatch'''.
# If the problem is not resolved, repeat these steps running '''Counter-Strike: Source''' and '''Half-Life 2: Deathmatch'''.


Running these applications causes them to validate and repair any cache problems they may have.
Running these applications causes them to validate and repair any cache problems they may have.
[[Category:Source_SDK_FAQ]]
[[Category:Source_SDK_FAQ]]

Revision as of 17:52, 26 April 2021

Template:Otherlang2 This error occurs when certain game cache files have encountered an internal problem (usually after a crash while running a game).

To repair the cache file:

  1. Shutdown Steam by choosing Exit from the Steam task bar icon menu.
  2. Restart Steam.
  3. Run Half-Life 2 from the Steam Play Games window.
  4. If the problem is not resolved, repeat these steps running Counter-Strike: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch.

Running these applications causes them to validate and repair any cache problems they may have.