This is the only game that manages to freeze my PC forcing a reboot

[owly-oop]

I am mad. TF2 keeps crashing and freezing, and my PC is fine. it can run any other game fine without crashing, but not TF2

I have no clue how to fix it or where to get help or where to get started at all

Anybody have a problem like this?

 

[REEJ]

My only clue is the stutters, basically screen freezes that last for 1-2 seconds.
Also it's the only game with a problem like this for me.
Anyway, I've found out it has something to do with hard drive, the newer/faster the drive the lower chance of getting these, but on my brand new laptop got the same problem (probably something like slower HDD to save energy)

 

[Mr. Wimples]

Has this always happened? Or is it just now surfacing?
Could we have a bit more details about the crashes?

Also, a problem I had about tf2 crashing had to do with the multi-core support, but I can't remember if valve fixed that or not. Nevertheless I keep it off.

 

[Fruity Snacks]

I've heard that anti-virus will cause bad file sharing between servers and computer. If you have one, turning it off and trying might help.

 

[MrAlBobo]

my solution was to completely replace the computer, probably not the most cost effective fix if your not upgrading anyways, but it works <_<

 

[grazr]

I'm guessing your drive is well de-fragged... Otherwise there's nothing to go on, and i'd suggest google.

 

[Duke Silas]

Do you get any error messages?
What vid card sre you using?

Have you tried verifing your game cache & re-extracting the game files (for orange box etc)? Link below for general steam game crash support suggestions! Sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs!

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7169-TIAV-5361

 

[Trotim]

play a better game

 

[Mariner]

Play TF2 Beta.

 

[Wilson]

Play Monday Night Combat.

 

[Loc_n_lol]

My only clue is the stutters, basically screen freezes that last for 1-2 seconds.
Also it's the only game with a problem like this for me.

I hear this can be sound card related (realtek HD audio). Anyway I have been getting these forever and there seems to be no fix. Whenever some sounds are being played for the first time, there's a random chance that it freezes for a second.:bored:

 

[Pocket]

I hear this can be sound card related (realtek HD audio). Anyway I have been getting these forever and there seems to be no fix. Whenever some sounds are being played for the first time, there's a random chance that it freezes for a second.:bored:

Huh. I always figured it was a hat/weapon model problem since it always seemed to happen whenever an enemy ambushed me. You know, 'cause it would be all, "Suddenly, polygons! Thousands of them!" If it's a sound issue, though, Valve should look into it.

 

[Mr. Happy]

I also get this issue though it seems to only happen on steel and coldfront, or at least that's where it happens most. But I also have realtek HD audio so maybe that's it.

 

[owly-oop]

no error messages, pc is fine, and i use realtek hd audio

welp