How to Fix a Counter Strike Protocol Error
Counter-Strike has become one of the most popular PC games of all time, with countless expansions, updates and a full remake in the form of Counter-Strike: Source. If you have not played Counter-Strike in some time, you might experience a protocol error, which essentially is an incompatibility with the game in its current form. Fixing a protocol error is a simple process, but you must have the Steam client. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Log on to Steam. Once logged on, your copy of Counter-Strike should begin updating automatically. If not, proceed to Step 2.
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Right-click on "Counter-Strike" in your Steam Library, then select "Properties."
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Select the "Local Files" tab and click "Verify Inteigrity of Game Cache." This will scan your game files to make sure there are no errors. If errors are found, Steam will delete those files and download replacement files. If this fails to remedy the problem, proceed to Step 4.
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Delete the game off your hard drive and reinstall it via Steam. Do this by right-clicking on "Counter-Strike" in your list of games and selecting "Delete Local Game Content." This will delete the game. Once deleted, right-click the game name again and select "Download and Install."
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not have a Steam copy of Counter-Strike, do not trust any third-party software that claims to fix any protocol errors; they are not officially sanctioned by Valve.
