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CS GO startup ''unknown error' how to fix?

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SFU

what I tried:
-cache verfified
-appcache directory deleted
-beta test version of steam is turned off
-rebooted PC
-startup parametres w/h used

if I start cs-go.exe game started but in 'safe mode' - no official vac servers, I think maybe this is problem with steam or vac?

yesterday morning I had same but at the evening game worked ok, do u have any idea?

*UPDATED: I can't launch ANY Valve Game - no cs 1.6, source halflife - same unknown problem!

UPDATED: problem suddenly resolved, I don't know how!

9 years ago*

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MysticAarrgg

Uninstall and Reinstall the game.

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SFU

if cache is checked, I don't think this will help

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MysticAarrgg

That's the problem, you're not wanting to do it so you are trying to find ways as to why it isn't the answer.

The first thing I would have done is uninstall and reinstall the game, everything is saved on the cloud you won't lose a thing and it will more than likely fix the error you have.

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Thedogma
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Maybe see if reinstalling the game works?

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SFU

I have 5 mbps so I will try this but later

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uzengija

What kind of "unknown error|"? Try to check disk for bad sectors, also it might help if you remove local game content and re-download the game. Also i don't know should i say about having all system files on their place, latest drivers etc.

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SFU

steam gives me error window that game cannot be started (unknown error)

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ElexRed

Try opting in or out of Steam client beta and then verify game cache.

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SFU

tried

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WardenASD

do you have settings in "set launch options" ???? , if yes delete them and launch game ( also a cfg, delete that from cfg folder and make a back up copy)
this helped me with an error in the past

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SFU

I've tried

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Tyler889
  1. close steam
  2. delete the folder "appcache" located in the steam root
  3. restart steam
  4. ?
  5. profit

extra tip: run the game as administrator

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SFU

I have win xp, there is no such option

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Tyler889

no such option for delete a folder? which XP have you?

EDIT:
btw.. all NT win have this function "run as administrator"

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neokarasu

Why ask for advice when you do not seem to be following/using the answers given?

Also...windows xp. You really need to upgrade to an OS that hasn't been abandoned.

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SFU

I can't because of slow pc

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Tyler889

i suggest you win 8, because win 7 is (a real SO) but not so fast on a old machines.
and.. i have no tryed win 10, then idk.
vista? remove this s**** from your mind

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Closed 9 years ago by SFU.