How To Fix CS:GO Constant Crashing During Map Loading

If your Windows PC is out-of-date, general gaming may suffer, and  CS:GO crashes when loading map may also occur. You should download and install every Windows update. 

Apart from updating Windows, you must also update your computer’s display drivers. The fast-paced gameplay environment of CS:GO could be too much for an old-fashioned display driver to handle. Or you can replace the drivers with new ones.

Many players claim compatibility mode is the main cause of CS:GO crashing when loading map. Disabling this mode will help you to solve this issue. Here’s how to do it:

• The game’s installation directory has the compatibility mode option, so go there. 
• Once you have located csgo.exe, right-click on it.
• Click properties, 
• Locate the Compatibility tab.
• Turn off the “Run as Administrator” feature. 
• Also, disable compatibility mode. 
• Click Apply and OK to implement the changes. 
• To be sure the issue was fixed, restart the game.

Deleting CSG.exe and then Add the cl_disablehtmlmotd 1 Launch Option

Try this alternative should removing compatibility mode fail to fix the issue. 

• Go to the installation directory folder
• Locate csgo.exe, then delete it. 
• Next, go to the Steam Library. 
• Find Counter-Strike Global Offensive, then right-click it. 
• Choose properties.
• Locate the Local tab; from there, you should choose the option verifying cache integrity. 
• Go back into the Counter-Strike Global Offensive installation directory.
• Locate cgo.exe. 
• Go through those steps described in the compatibility mode solution to ensure everything is unchecked.
• Go back to the Steam Library.
• Right-click Counter-Strike Global Offensive.
• Click properties once more. 
• Click the Set Launch options. 
• Type cl_disablehtmlmotd 1 in the new window. 
• Save the changes and restart the game.

Although we touched on it in passing above, we’ll discuss it in detail here. The next few steps will help you to confirm the integrity of game files:

• Right-click CS:GO in your Steam Library.
• Go to Properties.
• On the right side, under Installed Files, you will find the “Verify integrity of Game Files” option. 
• Select the option and let Steam work. Please be advised this will take rather some time.
• You can readily return to playing CS:GO once your files have been confirmed (after your “abandon” punishment passes).

Do these steps to move the cfg folder:

• Visit SteamsteamappscommonCounter-Strike Global Offensivecsgocfg directory. 
• Move your cfg directory to another place, say to your desktop.
• Restart the game.

Furthermore, several people mention a comparable fix:

• Visit SteamsteamappscommonCounter-Strike Global Offensivecsgocfg folder. 
• Search for and move or remove the valve.rc file within the cfg folder.
• Restart the game.

This will set your game settings to default, so customize your options before starting the game for the first time.

You should probably drop your settings to boost framerate and reduce system burden. Here are our recommendations:

• Global Shadow Quality – Very low
• Model / Texture Detail – Low
• Effect Detail – Low
• Shader Detail – Low
• Multicore Rendering – Enabled
• Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode – None
• FXAA Anti-Aliasing – Disabled
• Texture Filtering Mode – Bilinear 
• Wait for Vertical Sync – Disabled 
• Motion Blur – Disabled

If the same issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the game again to make sure that all changes made will take effect.

Dealing with continuous CS:GO crashes when loading map can be quite annoying, but there are various workable fixes to try before turning to game deletion. Potential fixes are ensuring your computer and drivers are current, disabling compatibility mode, validating the integrity of game files, moving the cfg folder, decreasing your game settings, and last resort uninstalling and reinstalling the game. These guidelines can help you to improve your gaming experience and reduce interruptions during gameplay.

Below are frequently asked questions about CS:GO crashing when loading map and answers.

1. Reasons why CS:GO crashes when loading map?

Outdated computer and driver updates, compatibility mode problems, corrupted game files, or improper game settings can all contribute to CS:GO’s crash during map loading.

1. How can I update my computer and drivers to prevent CS:GO from crashing?

Download and install all available Windows updates to prevent crashes. Also, update your display drivers. Should the problem continue, consider substituting fresh drivers.

1. What steps should I follow to disable compatibility mode in CS:GO?

Navigating to the CS:GO installation directory, right-clicking on CS:GO.exe, selecting Properties, going to the Compatibility tab, turning off the “Run as Administrator” function, and compatibility mode turns off compatibility mode. 

1. How do I verify the integrity of game files in CS:GO?

Right-click on CS:GO in your Steam Library, go to Properties, under Installed Files, and select Verify integrity of Game Files. Let Steam finish the somewhat lengthy process.

1. What should I do if CS:GO still crashes after trying all other solutions?

Try moving the cfg folder from the SteamsteamappscommonCounter-Strike Global Offensivecsgocfg  directory to another location, lowering your game settings to reduce system burden, or as a last resort, uninstall and reinstall Counter-Strike Global Offensive to ensure all changes take effect.