How to Fix Unable to initialize Steam Error in Counter Strike 1.6 Server
Many people have reported that after they setup HLDS (Half-Life Dedicated Server) or Counter Strike 1.6 Server, they get an error saying “Unable to initialize Steam“.
From what I understand, this error pops up because of permission issues in Windows 7 and Windows 8 (One of the reasons why I hate Windows 7/8)
But there’s nothing to worry about, the fix is really simple.
Follow the steps below to fix this issue:
- Open Notepad
- Copy and Paste the following text in Notepad (or Download StartServer.bat)
@echo off
cls
title HLDS - CounterStrike.Com.PK
:hs
echo (%time%) Server Started..
reg add "HKCU\Software\Valve\Steam\ActiveProcess" /v SteamClientDll /t REG_SZ /d "" /f
start /wait hlds.exe -console -game cstrike -master -noipx +map de_dust2 +maxplayers 32 +port 27015
echo n| goto hs
echo (%time%) Server Crashed, restarting..
goto hs - Save the file as StartServer.bat
Make sure “All Files (*.*)” is selected in “Save as type:”
- Run StartServer.bat
Edit the StartServer.bat file as per your requirements.
That’s all. “Unable to initialize Steam” error is now gone for good!
If you still can’t fix this error, comment below with your Operating System and from where you downloaded the HLDS Setup!
If you are looking for Counter Strike 1.6 Server Setup Download link, get it from here: Download Counter Strike 1.6 Server Setup
Wie Fix Kann Dampf Fehler in Counter Strike 1.6 Server zu initialisieren
Cum la spre Fix Nu pot inițializa Eroare Steam Counter Strike 1.6 Server
Како да го надминете Не можам да иницијализирам пареа Грешка во Counter Strike 1.6 Сервер
“error reading application id please either write it to steam_appid.txt or use the launcher”
I get this error when i initialize START_SERVER.Bat file.
Same error occurs when i try initializing from hlds as well..
I have never encountered that error before.
Please write your Operating System details so I can find a solution and post it here for everyone!
“error reading application id please either write it to steam_appid.txt or use the launcher”
I get this error when i initialize START_SERVER.Bat file.
Same error occurs when i try initializing from hlds as well..
http://down.shockingsoft.com/AntiCSDoS.zip anti ddos
It’s not anti DDoS infact there is no software/tool that can protect you from DDoS attacks.
DDoS can only be stopped at ISP gateway level and not at your server or your router/modem.
This is because DDoS packets are coming from thousands of different IPs and they fill up all your download pipe with garbage packets.
If your download pipe is full, no more packets will reach your router no matter how many firewalls or anti DDoS mechanism you setup.
The setup you provided is used to protect from different exploits that crashes or floods your server.
It has nothing to do with the actual DDoS attacks!
I have used the term ‘download pipe’ for better understanding of new comers.
Will write a complete post on DDoS attacks and how to prevent them soon 🙂
i always get this error couldn’t allocate dedicated server port 27015
This error usually comes when your server is already running or your game is running.
Try again after closing your game and make sure the server is not running already!
i tried this way startserver.bat but still this error “Unable to initialize Steam” iz coming what can i do???
I have written a solution to this specific problem at the end of the post above.
Here it is: http://www.counterstrike.com.pk/2014/12/how-to-fix-unable-to-initialize-steam-error-in-counter-strike-1-6-server/
Admin server ki admin app kese bnate hain?
mera sxe connect nai hota cs 1.6 k sath connect nai hoti…
error! can’t initialize, incoorect version
Sorry I can’t understand your problem.
If you getting any errors no SXE, try upgrading your SXE and try again.
Try running it with administrator account it might solve your problem.
amx dedicated servers k liye kahan se hogi?
If you have downloaded CS 1.6 Server Setup from this website then you don’t need to install AMX because its already installed.
If you downloaded the setup from somewhere else, download and install AMXMODX from their official website: http://www.amxmodx.org
same problem :/
Maybe you have missed something.
replace the file already there i did that and it works fine
Thaanks alot
You are welcome 🙂
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me ney server bana liya favourites mey show bhi ho rha hey par mey khud uss server mey connect nhi ho paa rha bar bar reconnecting aa jata h
Which internet connection are you using?
Is it DSL or CableNet?
Do you have a Static IP address?
These links might be helpful: http://www.counterstrike.com.pk/help/difference_between_dynamic_and_static_ip_address
http://www.counterstrike.com.pk/help/difference_between_private_and_public_ip_address
hi,
Still the same problem
What problem are you facing?
No Steam_appid.txt detected, the game might not launch correctly?
how to Fix?
Simply ignore that warning and see if it works?
it is showung eror
that coulnt find steam
Since it wasn’t mentioned where exactly to save the batch file, I saved it in program files>cs folder.
Still gives me the error. I am using Windows 7 64 bit.
I can’t still load the game
I am using win 10