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Not norton :p I've basically run out of options. Maybe it's a random windows patch or something. I guess I just have to wait

I guess I'll try norton

I know it's source, but it doesn't effect everyone. I'm trying to figure out what is setting it off so I can actually play :( It's not my DVD drive... or my floppy controller. I'm running out of things to unplug here... Can't unplug my video card afterall :sleep: The only thing left is...

Do any of you have norton or windowblinds (xp theme program) installed?

I'm going to pull my old DVD drive and see how it goes.

Well that didn't fix it. Disabling all sound this time.

Ok I just noticed I had sound drivers installed for both my SB Live and my onboard audio (which is disabled). I am uninstalling both sets of drivers and reinstaling the SB Live drivers. I've also removed my Daemon Tools install to get rid of a software drive. If that doesn't work I'll be...

Right click on Half-Life 2 in my games list and "create desktop shortcut" Disable your Local Area Connection (or unplug your modem) Close STEAM Double click the new Half-Life 2 icon on your desktop STEAM will load and try to authenticate, but obviously won't be able to, then will ask...

I've added our plight to the steam forums http://steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=176315

Yes. Set up your steam account to remember your password/auto login. Go offline. Play.

Actually the offline mode does work. You only need to activate it once.

Yeah.. I don't get it. No ones symptoms are the same besides the memory read error. Happens at different times, totally different hardware setups, etc. I can play CS-S all day long with no read error... but HL2 sets it off in the same place every time.

Well damn. There goes my theory :(

Same happened to me with 1024. After closing all open programs it took care of it, so I believe it is indeed a ram issue.

I read something about steam needing to be set to remember your password, and then put it into offline mode.

Are you running the latest audigy drivers?

Are you getting further and further and dealing with crashes? Or are you unable to pass a certain spot like me?

Makes me glad I activated at midnight last night, even though I can't play anyway due to a bug.

Don't return it.. Just wait. The Steam servers are being pummeled right now.

Good idea.