hl2.exe error on Episode 1

[Frank]

I am getting an error message when loading Episode 1 that states "hl2.exe
has encountered a problem and needs to close". When I click on details, it
states an Error Signature with AppName:hl2.exe and ModName:datacache.dll

I am able to play Lost Coast and the full version of HL2, but this error
message only happens when loading Episode One.

I can't play the game! Is there a fix for this?

[LymanAlpha]

Post by Frank
I am getting an error message when loading Episode 1 that states "hl2.exe
has encountered a problem and needs to close". When I click on details, it
states an Error Signature with AppName:hl2.exe and ModName:datacache.dll
I am able to play Lost Coast and the full version of HL2, but this error
message only happens when loading Episode One.
I can't play the game! Is there a fix for this?

You can try adding -dxlevel 81 to the launch settings. That way no HDR,
but you should be able to finish the game.

[Frank]

How do I do that?

Post by LymanAlpha

Post by Frank
I am getting an error message when loading Episode 1 that states "hl2.exe
has encountered a problem and needs to close". When I click on details,
it states an Error Signature with AppName:hl2.exe and
ModName:datacache.dll
I am able to play Lost Coast and the full version of HL2, but this error
message only happens when loading Episode One.
I can't play the game! Is there a fix for this?

You can try adding -dxlevel 81 to the launch settings. That way no HDR,
but you should be able to finish the game.
--
Hey! said my name is called disturbance
I'll shout and scream, I'll kill the king, I'll rail at all his servants
Steve > Inglo

[Frank]

Hey, It worked! I have to change my display back to 1024 x 768 after the
game loads, but it's a small price to play to be able to finally play the
game!

Frank

Post by LymanAlpha

Post by Frank
I am getting an error message when loading Episode 1 that states "hl2.exe
has encountered a problem and needs to close". When I click on details,
it states an Error Signature with AppName:hl2.exe and
ModName:datacache.dll
I am able to play Lost Coast and the full version of HL2, but this error
message only happens when loading Episode One.
I can't play the game! Is there a fix for this?

You can try adding -dxlevel 81 to the launch settings. That way no HDR,
but you should be able to finish the game.
--
Hey! said my name is called disturbance
I'll shout and scream, I'll kill the king, I'll rail at all his servants
Steve > Inglo

[Tim]

Post by LymanAlpha
You can try adding -dxlevel 81 to the launch settings. That way no HDR,
but you should be able to finish the game.

Are there any other graphics effects sacrificed, in this particular game, by
shifting down to DX 8.1? Just curious.