In some instances, the issue can also arise due to any overclocked components on your system, from XMP profiles for your memory to CPU/GPU overclocks. In this article, we will take you through a number of methods that you can use to resolve Counter-Strike 2 crashes on your computer.
1. Disable In-Game Overlays
The first thing you should do when starting to troubleshoot the crashes with Counter-Strike 2 is to disable any third-party in-game overlays. In-game overlays are becoming more common as they allow you to access the programs while playing the game. However, in order to display the in-game overlay, the third-party applications have to interfere with the game files which can sometimes lead to crashes. This can also be complimented by the fact that Counter-Strike 2 is a new game at the moment and such issues are not unlikely to occur. As such, you will have to disable any third-party in-game overlays on your system. We will show you how to do this for Discord and GeForce Experience, two very famous programs nowadays. However, if you have any other programs that offer an in-game overlay, ensure to disable them too. Follow the instructions below to do this.
Discord
GeForce Experience
2. Run the Game as Admin
Another potential cause of the Counter-Strike 2 crashes can be the insufficient permissions of the game process in your Windows environment. This can happen when the process does not have the required permissions to run in your current environment, causing it to crash. In such a scenario, you can resolve the issue by running the game with administrative privileges. To do this, you will have to run Steam with admin permissions. In addition, you can also change the Counter-Strike 2 executable properties to force it to run with admin privileges every time. Follow the instructions below to do this:
3. Update Graphics Drivers
In some scenarios, the crashes can be caused by the graphics drivers installed on your computer. This happens when the drivers are either obsolete or damaged due to a recent update. If this case is applicable, you will have to update the graphics drivers on your computer. Graphics drivers play a vital role especially when it comes to gaming on your computer. This is because the drivers are used to communicate with the graphics card installed on your motherboard. To update your graphics drivers, you will have to completely uninstall them using the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) utility. Follow the instructions below to do this:
4. Repair Game Files
The game files on your computer can also be another cause of the crashes. This happens when you are either missing specific game files or the game files have been damaged. In such a scenario, you will need to repair the game files to fix the issue. This can be done via the Verify integrity of game files feature on Steam. This allows Steam to scan the game files on your computer and download any missing game files or repair damaged and corrupted files, if any. To do this, follow the instructions below:
5. Perform a Clean Boot
The interference of third-party programs running in the background is a common cause of game crashes. In most cases, there are background services of the various programs installed on your computer. These services can sometimes interfere with the game process which can cause it to crash. A common culprit, in this scenario, can be the third-party security program running on your system. However, there can be other programs in the background which can result in a similar issue. In such a scenario, you will have to perform a clean boot. Clean boot allows you to start the computer with only the required Windows services running in the background. If the game runs fine in a clean boot, it will be evident that the issue is caused by a third-party program. If this case is applicable, you can enable the services one by one to find the culprit. Follow the instructions below to perform a clean boot:
6. Remove Overclocks
Overclocking can be very beneficial when it is done correctly. This is because it allows you to take advantage of the dormant performance of your hardware, resulting in the better overall performance of your computer. However, there are some instances where overclocking can lead you to a disadvantage. This happens when specific games crash due to the overclocked components. This scenario is quite typical and it can occur every now and then, especially with newer games. Therefore, if you have overclocked any components on your computer, we recommend removing the overclock to see if that resolves the issue. This includes the overclocking profile you have enabled in your BIOS for the system memory.
