Unable to initialize steam error in Counter Strike 1.6
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:
    Counter Strike 1.6 Start Server Batch File
  • 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