Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

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Tips to prevent garry's mod crashes.
By floppydonky
Fixing CMDLCache:: Out of Memory Crash in Garry's Mod

If you're encountering a crash related to the CMDLCache:: Out of Memory error, try the following steps to resolve it:

1. Switch to 64-bit Version:
Right-click on Garry's Mod in your Steam Library and select Properties.
In the Properties window, go to the Betas tab.
Click the drop-down menu under Beta and select x86-64 - Chromium + 64-bit binaries.
Close the Properties window.
Garry's Mod will automatically update after you close the window. Once the update is finished, launch the game and choose the 64-bit version when prompted.


2. Verify Game Files:
If switching to the 64-bit version doesn't resolve the issue, try verifying the integrity of your game files:

Restart your computer and open Steam.
Right-click on Garry's Mod in your Library or click the gear icon on the game's page.
From the drop-down menu, select Properties.
Go to the Local Files tab and click on Verify integrity of game files.
Steam will check for any missing or corrupted files and replace them automatically.
These steps should help fix the CMDLCache:: Out of Memory crash in Garry's Mod. If the problem persists, you may want to consider checking your system’s memory usage or reinstalling the game.


Update Your Graphics Driver:

Many game-related issues, including crashes and performance problems, can be caused by outdated or corrupted graphics drivers. To check if this is the issue for you, try updating your graphics driver.

Here's how to do it:
Use your graphics card's driver application: If you have a dedicated app for your graphics card (like NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AMD Radeon Software, or Intel Driver & Support Assistant), open it and check for any available driver updates.
Manually update through the manufacturer's website: If you don't have a driver application installed, go to the official website of your graphics card's manufacturer:
Once there, navigate to the Support or Downloads section, search for your specific graphics card model, and download the latest driver version.

Updating your graphics driver can improve performance, fix bugs, and resolve compatibility issues with games.


!! LAST RESORT !!

Perform a Fresh Reinstall of Garry's Mod:
If you're still encountering issues, performing a clean reinstall of Garry's Mod might help. Follow these steps:
Unsubscribe from All Add-ons:
Open Steam and go to the Steam Workshop.
Navigate to your subscribed add-ons for Garry's Mod.
Select 'Unsubscribe from All' to remove any custom content that might be causing conflicts.
Uninstall Garry's Mod:
In your Steam Library, right-click on Garry's Mod and select Manage > Uninstall.
Reinstall Garry's Mod:
After uninstalling, go to your Steam Library and click Install to download and reinstall the game.
Starting fresh with a clean installation can help resolve any issues caused by corrupted files or problematic add-ons.



That’s all for my tips and tricks! I hope these suggestions help you avoid crashes and errors. If you have any additional fixes or advice, feel free to share them in the comments!

   
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3 Comments
floppydonky  [author] 15 hours ago 
thank you:steamhappy:
gusevlevil 22 Nov @ 10:32am 
Nice guide!:steamthumbsup:
floppydonky  [author] 18 Nov @ 8:02am 
As said in the guide, If you have any additional fixes or advice, feel free to share them in the comments! If this guide helps you please consider giving it a thumbs up.