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COLIN20052012
Posting Freak

857

01-31-2023, 02:57 AM

Hey, I just got CS:GO from Steam and every time I start the game it crashes to a black screen. I tried closing and reopening it, but once I pressed Alt+Tab to switch desktops, a message popped up saying "This program needs Steam." It was confusing because I opened it from Steam. Need some help with this issue?

COLIN20052012

01-31-2023, 02:57 AM #1

killdecyfer
Junior Member

02-03-2023, 04:52 AM

Launch Steam under administrator privileges

killdecyfer

02-03-2023, 04:52 AM #2

Launch Steam under administrator privileges

Fred10244
Posting Freak

937

02-10-2023, 03:00 PM

Verify integrity? There's a lot you didn't say there. You need to elaborate more.

Fred10244

02-10-2023, 03:00 PM #3

Verify integrity? There's a lot you didn't say there. You need to elaborate more.

jansuga
Member

02-10-2023, 06:35 PM

It may be necessary to fully shut down the steam system and restart it, as issues can arise intermittently.

jansuga

02-10-2023, 06:35 PM #4

It may be necessary to fully shut down the steam system and restart it, as issues can arise intermittently.

JeronimoYT
Senior Member

428

02-14-2023, 08:21 AM

I think there are some issues with the resolutions in CS:GO right now. Here’s a simpler way: Open Steam, click on CS:GO, go to Properties, then Set Launch Options. You’ll need to enter your monitor’s resolution. For 1920x1080 or 1080p, use -w 1920 -h 1080. If it’s 720p or 1280x720, use -w 1280 -h 720. Try it and check if it works!

JeronimoYT

02-14-2023, 08:21 AM #5

Leyhaya
Posting Freak

801

02-16-2023, 08:28 AM

Leyhaya

02-16-2023, 08:28 AM #6

Fufuit
Member

174

02-18-2023, 04:08 AM

What more would you like to know? I've only seen this so far.

Fufuit

02-18-2023, 04:08 AM #7

What more would you like to know? I've only seen this so far.

g_ft
Member

170

02-21-2023, 08:32 AM

It could be that your household is using unauthorized Steam titles. These often try to conceal the software to allow the broken version to operate. If this is happening, remove the pirated application and reboot the computer.

g_ft

02-21-2023, 08:32 AM #8

nickel440
Member

141

02-21-2023, 08:51 AM

nickel440

02-21-2023, 08:51 AM #9

VooDooder123
Junior Member

02-21-2023, 10:05 AM

#10

Check if the display turns black with audio or not. See if you pressed the spacebar multiple times. Provide your system details and the VGA driver version currently active.

VooDooder123

02-21-2023, 10:05 AM #10

Check if the display turns black with audio or not. See if you pressed the spacebar multiple times. Provide your system details and the VGA driver version currently active.