Most installation issues can be resolved by following these steps in order.
Before posting for help, make sure you've completed ALL of these steps:
Download Latest Version
Update Steam
Follow the Steam update guide
Configure Steam Settings
Set up Steam correctly using this guide
Install Required Windows Files
If you're having loader issues with the paid cheat refer to this
Windows 11: Open Settings (Windows key + I). Go to Privacy & Security > Windows Security. Click on Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings. Toggle the Real-time protection switch to Off. You may be prompted by User Account Control (UAC); choose Yes.
Windows 10: Open Settings (Windows key + I). Go to Update & Security > Windows Security. Click on Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings. Toggle the Real-time protection switch to Off. You may be prompted by User Account Control (UAC); choose Yes.
If you've followed ALL the steps above and are still experiencing problems, check our complete troubleshooting guide.
If you still need to create a support thread after trying everything above, please include:
If you're getting a 0x1 error, follow these steps in order:
- Restart your PC
- Right-click Steam icon and select "Run as administrator"
- Remove Steam from beta mode (Steam > Settings > Interface > uncheck beta participation)
- Remove CS2 from beta mode (Right-click CS2 in library > Properties > Betas > select "None")
- Launch CS2 and get to the main menu
- Test Steam overlay by pressing SHIFT+TAB (make sure it opens properly)
- Right-click the cheat file and select "Run as administrator"
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before posting for help, make sure you've completed ALL of these steps:
Download Latest Version
Update Steam
Follow the Steam update guide
Configure Steam Settings
Set up Steam correctly using this guide
Install Required Windows Files
If you're having loader issues with the paid cheat refer to this
Disable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection
Windows 11: Open Settings (Windows key + I). Go to Privacy & Security > Windows Security. Click on Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings. Toggle the Real-time protection switch to Off. You may be prompted by User Account Control (UAC); choose Yes.
Windows 10: Open Settings (Windows key + I). Go to Update & Security > Windows Security. Click on Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings. Toggle the Real-time protection switch to Off. You may be prompted by User Account Control (UAC); choose Yes.
Still Having Issues?
If you've followed ALL the steps above and are still experiencing problems, check our complete troubleshooting guide.
When Posting for Help
If you still need to create a support thread after trying everything above, please include:
- Your Windows version (10/11)
- Which steps you've already completed
- Exact error message you're receiving
- Screenshots if applicable
