Are you getting a black screen on startup when you try to launch CS:GO? There’s no need to panic! This is one of the most common errors that avid CS:GO players have experienced, but it can easily be avoided!
Here, our gamers will cover the most common causes of the black screen on startup and how to fix them. Read this guide to follow all the steps!
How to Fix the CS:GO Black Screen on Startup
Fix #1: Add "autoconfig" in the Launch Option
The quickest way to fix this problem is to use the Steam launcher to add autoconfig to the game’s launch option.
- Start the Steam launcher
- Select Library
- Right-click Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- Choose Properties
- Press the Set launch options button
- In the Launch Options window, type "-autoconfig," then click "Ok."
Fix #2: Update the Graphics Card Driver
There is a chance that the problem is caused by an old graphics driver [1], so you should make sure it is up to date. Here’s how to get the latest update if you’re using an NVIDIA GPU.
- Open the GeForce Experience from NVIDIA.
- Click on the Drivers tab at the top of the window.
- Click on the link that says "Check for updates." This will check to see if there is a new driver. If you can download and install a driver, you should do so.
Fix #3: Verify the Integrity of the Game Files
You can compare the files on your computer with the ones on the Steam servers when you check the integrity of your game files. Some files will be changed or fixed if they are different.
- Open Steam
- Locate Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in your Library
- Right-click on the game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- Choose Properties
- Click on the tab labeled Local Files
- Click the button that says "Verify the Integrity of Game Files," then wait for the process to finish
These are a few reasons why a black screen appears on CS:GO’s startup. Luckily, there are several methods to fix it. Don’t forget to add the “-autoconfig” option to the launch options and update your graphics driver to make sure the game runs properly.