platform error: module failed to initialize

[bigair12234]

hi,

ive been trying to get hl2 to run on my computer lately and its causing me problems. it has worked on this exact computer in the past so i don't know what the problem is. Every time I start the game I get an error message that says [platform error: module failed to initialize]. After I close that box I get a hl2.exe application error which says the following,

the instruction at"0x241f94f7" referenced memory at "0x0e5bf41c". The memory could not be "read". Click OK to terminate the program.

Also just so you know I have a toshiba satellite p105-S6084 and my dxdiag report for system information and display devices are as follows:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/1/2008, 18:37:33
Machine name: THERRU
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite P105
BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.1
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 @ 1.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 626MB used, 3307MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_FF311179&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4670 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/14/2006 17:59:52, 48128 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/14/2006 18:00:24, 1109568 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-64E2-11CF-F760-3BDFA2C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x27A2
SubSys ID: 0xFF311179
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run



If you could help me get this great game running that would be amazing. Thanks a lot.

 

[AciD]

Try Veryfing gcf files, updating drivers. If that wont try Contacting VALVe Billing and Support

 

[bigair12234]

how do i verify the gcf files?
and i have already checked the drivers and they are up to date

 

[AciD]

Right click on game on Steam select properties Go to local files tab
Click Verify integrity

 

[bigair12234]

i verified the game files and that didn't seem to do much. But then I went into steam and under file > settings > in-game > then I unchecked the enable steam community in-game option and the game would at least start. I was able to get a new game up and running and everything was great until I tried to save then it would crash giving me this error signature:

AppName: hl2.exe AppVer: 0.0.0.0 ModName: datacache.dll
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00008a37

Any help you could give me would be great. Thanks.

 

[thefinalprophecy]

I have this exact same problem and I can not figure it out. I re-scanned all my files and they are fine. I ran memtest x86 twice and it came back perfect. This is really angering me... I've ran half life 2 games on this computer many times. DXdiag is attached

 

[jpventoso]

Since the affected module is datacache.dll, I strongly recommend a deep scan and defrag on your hard disk. Then re-verify the GCF files.

 

[NTW64]

http://www.eurogamer.net/forum_thread_posts.php?thread_id=97204 for an answer that worked for me.

 

[Domoka]

Hello, Pls help me, the Counter Strike doesn't start
This write to me that:

 

[Domoka]

oh sorry