Half-Life 2 keeps crashing

If Half-Life 2 keeps crashing, here are some steps to fix it:

1. Verify Game Files (Steam)
Open Steam.
Go to Library.
Right-click Half-Life 2 > Properties.
Go to Installed Files > Click Verify integrity of game files.

2. Update Graphics Drivers
NVIDIA: Download here
AMD: Download here
Intel: Download here

3. Run as Administrator
Go to the Half-Life 2 installation folder.
Right-click hl2.exe > Properties.
Go to the Compatibility tab.
Check Run this program as an administrator.

4. Change Launch Options
In Steam, right-click Half-Life 2 > Properties.
In Launch Options, enter:
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-novid -dxlevel 90 -windowed -noborder
(Try -dxlevel 81 or -dxlevel 70 for older PCs.)

5. Lower Graphics Settings
Set everything to Medium or Low.
Disable Antialiasing and V-Sync.
Try running in Windowed Mode.

6. Disable Mods
If you use mods, disable them one by one to see if any cause crashes.

7. Update or Reinstall DirectX & Visual C++ Redistributables
Install the latest DirectX from here.
Install the latest Visual C++ Redistributables from here.

8. Reinstall the Game
Uninstall Half-Life 2 from Steam.
Delete the remaining files from:
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life 2
Reinstall the game.

9. Check for Overheating
Use HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner to check CPU & GPU temps.
If your GPU/CPU is overheating, clean your PC or improve cooling.

10. Check Windows Event Viewer
Press Win + R, type eventvwr, and check logs under Windows Logs > Application for error details.

If Half-Life 2 keeps crashing, here are some steps to fix it

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