Windows 10: Why is my CS2 Crashing?

Faulting application name: cs2.exe, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x67a14031Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000Exception code: 0xc0000005Fault offset: 0x0000000000000000Faulting process id: 0x20FCFaulting application start time: 0x1DBB065634F64B2Faulting application path: D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\bin\win64\cs2.exeFaulting module path: unknownReport&

:)

 

Ctrl+w doesnt work for cs2

Hi, Jackson Soska

Welcome to the MicroSoft Community.



If Ctrl + W does not work for CS2 even after trying a new keyboard and ensuring that Toggle Keys, Sticky Keys, and Filter Keys are off, there are a few other things you can try:

• Remap the Ctrl + W keybind: You can try remapping the Ctrl + W keybind to a different key combination in CS2. To do this, follow these steps:
  
  1. Open CS2 and go to the Options menu.
     
  2. Click on the “Keyboard/Mouse” tab.
     
  3. Find the “Toggle Weapon” keybind and click on the “Change” button.
     
  4. Press the new key combination that you want to use for the Toggle Weapon keybind.
     
  5. Click on the “OK” button to save your changes.
     
• Verify the integrity of the game files: It is possible that some of the game files for CS2 have become corrupted. You can verify the integrity of the game files through Steam by following these steps:
  
  1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
     
  2. Right-click on CS2 and select “Properties.”
     
  3. Click on the “Local Files” tab.
     
  4. Click on the “Verify integrity of game files…” button.
     

Steam will then scan the game files for CS2 and replace any corrupted files that it finds.

• Update your graphics drivers: Outdated graphics drivers can sometimes cause problems with games. To update your graphics drivers, follow these steps:
  
  • For NVIDIA graphics cards:
    
    • Go to the NVIDIA website and download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
      
    • Once the drivers have been downloaded, run the installation program and follow the on-screen instructions.
      
  • For AMD graphics cards:
    
    • Go to the AMD website and download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
      
    • Once the drivers have been downloaded, run the installation program and follow the on-screen instructions.
      
• Reinstall CS2: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling CS2. To reinstall CS2, follow these steps:
  
  1. Uninstall CS2 from your computer.
     
  2. Delete the CS2 folder from your Steam directory.
     
  3. Restart your computer.
     
  4. Reinstall CS2 from Steam.
     

If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

all games crash!

I suggest you run rthdribl > http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/archives/rthdribl_1_2.zip
Increase the window size step by step and watch your vga temps permanently.
What happens?
If it crashes, run at stock speeds as suggested before and retry.

P.S.: When your system locks, does the display signal turn off after a time?
Stuttering sound or no sound at all when freezing?
What X1800XT model do you own exactly?

 

Installing Photoshop CS2 on Win 10

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

The "side-by-side configuration is incorrect" error typically occurs when a program can't find the correct versions of the Visual C++ Redistributable packages it requires to run. This issue can be particularly prevalent with older software like Photoshop CS2 when attempting to run it on newer operating systems like Windows 10, which might not have the necessary old libraries readily available.

Here's how you can try to resolve this issue and get Photoshop CS2 installed on your Windows 10 computer:

Install Necessary Visual C++ Redistributable Packages

Photoshop CS2 might require specific versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable that are not present on your new system. Unfortunately, identifying the exact version can be a bit of trial and error. Here are some steps to take:

• Visit the official Microsoft Download Center.
  
• Look for and download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages. It might be beneficial to start with older versions, given that CS2 is an older application, and work your way up if the issue persists. Common versions to consider include 2005, 2008, and 2010.
  
• Install the redistributables and try running the Photoshop CS2 installer again.
  

Run the Program in Compatibility Mode

Windows 10 includes a compatibility mode that allows older programs to run under settings more similar to their original environment.

• Right-click on the Photoshop CS2 installer and select 'Properties'.
  
• Go to the 'Compatibility' tab.
  
• Check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:' and select 'Windows XP (Service Pack 3)' from the dropdown menu.
  
• You might also want to check 'Run this program as an administrator' for good measure.
  
• Apply the changes and try running the installer again.
  

Use the sxstrace.exe Tool

The error message you received mentioned using the sxstrace.exe tool. This is a more advanced step and involves using the Command Prompt to trace the side-by-side configuration errors.

• Open Command Prompt as administrator.
  
• Type
  
  sxstrace trace -logfile:sxstrace.etl
  
  (you might need to navigate to the directory where sxstrace.exe is located or ensure it's in your system's PATH).
  
• Try running the Photoshop CS2 installer again to trigger the error.
  
• Stop the trace by going back to the Command Prompt and pressing Ctrl+C.
  
• Convert the trace log to a readable format by typing
  
  sxstrace parse -logfile:sxstrace.etl -outfile:sxstrace.txt
  
• Open the output file sxstrace.txt to view the log and identify which specific components are causing the issue.
  

Consider an Alternative Solution

If after trying the above solutions you still can't install Photoshop CS2, you might want to consider alternative solutions. Adobe has significantly changed its software distribution model since the release of CS2, moving to a subscription-based service with Adobe Creative Cloud. This might be a good time to consider subscribing to Adobe's current offerings, which are regularly updated to support the latest operating systems and hardware.

Photoshop CS2 is quite old and was not designed with modern versions of Windows in mind, so even if you manage to install it, you might encounter performance issues or bugs. If you rely heavily on Photoshop for work or personal projects, upgrading to a more recent version or exploring alternatives might be more time and cost-effective in the long run.

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist