Rendertarget.txt: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 12/17/2024
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TXT files such as rendertarget.txt are categorized as Text (Plain Text) files. As a Plain Text file, it was created for use in Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 by Garry.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for rendertarget.txt was on 11/30/2005 inside Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Garry.

Please see below for more detailed information, TXT file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of rendertarget.txt.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: rendertarget.txt
File Extension: TXT file extension
File Type: Text
Description: Plain Text
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04
Developer: Garry
Software: Half-Life 2 Garry's mod
Software Version: 9.04
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 700
Oldest File Date: 11/20/2019
Latest File Date: 11/20/2019


What are rendertarget.txt Error Messages?


General rendertarget.txt Runtime Errors

rendertarget.txt file errors often occur during the startup phase of Half-Life 2 Garry's mod, but can also occur while the program is running. These types TXT errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Half-Life 2 Garry's mod is running. Here are some of the most common rendertarget.txt runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\gmod9\gmod9\settings\context_panels\rendertarget.txt

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most TXT errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your rendertarget.txt file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Half-Life 2 Garry's mod), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, rendertarget.txt file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Half-Life 2 Garry's mod, system crash while loading or saving rendertarget.txt, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix rendertarget.txt Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your rendertarget.txt issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the rendertarget.txt error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Half-Life 2 Garry's mod (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Half-Life 2 Garry's mod software.

You can uninstall Half-Life 2 Garry's mod software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Half-Life 2 Garry's mod software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04

Garry

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many rendertarget.txt error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the rendertarget.txt error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your rendertarget.txt File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate rendertarget.txt file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free rendertarget.txt files for every applicable version of Half-Life 2 Garry's mod. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download rendertarget.txt Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Half-Life 2 Garry's mod folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\gmod9\gmod9\settings\context_panels\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve rendertarget.txt problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download rendertarget.txt Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying rendertarget.txt to your appropriate Windows system directory. Garry typically does not release Half-Life 2 Garry's mod TXT files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing rendertarget.txt and all other TXT files for Half-Life 2 Garry's mod. An incorrectly installed TXT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
ThirdPartyNotices.txt Plain Text Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 49129 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
soundscapes_manifest.txt Plain Text Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 538 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
useful_stuff.txt Plain Text Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 5323 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
gmod_expressions.txt Plain Text Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 7518 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
balloon.txt Plain Text Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 1013 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...

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CBS.log Log Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 888331 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log Log Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
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diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Half-Life 2 Garry's mod 9.04 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\


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