FIXED - "0x241f8977" referenced memory at "0x013af5c0"

[Billox]

I can confirm that removing one of my two 512MB memory modules worked, I was then able to re-insert the module into a different slot and it still continued to work where before it would crash.

None of the suggested software tweaks...reinstalling game/deleting .gcf files etc worked, I even reinstalled OS on a new drive and it didnt work. I also tried underclocking my CPU from 2000MHz to 1800MHz, no cigar there either.

My exact error was a crash after only seconds of play or in the main menu:

The instruction at "0x241f8977" referenced memory at "0x013af5c0". The memory could not be "read".

This was also reproducible withing seconds of loading HL:Source but CS:Source would play for up to 30 minutes before crashing (unsure of exact error in case of CS:S)

If you have the exact same error as me I would suggest trying to remove some of then re-jig your memory, I think there are many different errors that are similar, but if your 'instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". error is the same as mine I would urge you to investigate memory.

Good luck!


Billox

 

[Billox]

bummppppp!

 

[doomed - uk]

I had a memory error yesterday but I think it was caused by the new patch making my harddrive shut off then the program wondering why it can't access the drive as virtual memory anymore.

I just say that as this is perhaps where some other people are getting memory errors other than what you had.