How to Fix Flickering Screen and Black Screen Issues in CS2

Sometimes, when launching CS2, players experience issues such as:

• The game opens, but the screen is black.
  
• The screen starts flickering.
  
• CS2 freezes on the loading screen.
  
• The game crashes immediately after launching.

These problems may be caused by graphics settings conflicts, corrupted files, outdated drivers, or software conflicts.
This guide covers all possible solutions to fix these issues.

1. Run CS2 as Administrator and in Compatibility Mode

Run as Administrator

• Open the game folder:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\bin\win64
  
• Locate the cs2.exe file.
  
• Right-click on it and select "Run as administrator".

Enable Compatibility Mode
If the issue persists, try running the game in compatibility mode:

• Right-click on cs2.exe → Properties.
  
• Go to the Compatibility tab.
  
• Enable "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 8".
  
• Click Apply → OK.

💡 This method helps if CS2 conflicts with specific Windows versions.

2. Update or Roll Back Graphics Drivers

1. Check for Driver Updates
For NVIDIA:

• Open NVIDIA GeForce Experience.
  
• Go to the Drivers tab → Check for Updates.
  
• If an update is available, click "Install".

For AMD:

• Open AMD Radeon Software.
  
• Go to the Updates tab → Check for Updates.
  
• Install the latest version.

For Intel (Integrated Graphics):

• Open Intel Driver & Support Assistant.
  
• Check for updates and install them.

2. Roll Back Drivers (If the Issue Started After an Update)
If CS2 stopped working after a driver update, try rolling it back:

• Press Win + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
  
• Expand Display Adapters.
  
• Right-click your GPU → Properties.
  
• Under the Driver tab, click Roll Back Driver.

💡 Rolling back can help if new drivers are incompatible with CS2.

3. Use Launch Options to Fix the Issue

Add these commands to CS2’s launch options:

-disable_d3d9ex -windowed -novid

Explanation of Commands:

• -disable_d3d9ex — Disables Direct3D 9Ex (may fix flickering and ALT+TAB issues).
  
• -windowed — Launches the game in windowed mode (helps if fullscreen mode is causing issues).
  
• -novid — Skips the intro video (speeds up loading).

How to Add Launch Options:

• Open Steam → Library.
  
• Right-click Counter-Strike 2 → Properties.
  
• In the "Launch Options" field, enter the commands.
  
• Close the window and try launching the game.

💡 If the game launches in windowed mode, press Alt+Enter to switch to fullscreen.

4. Verify Game File Integrity

If CS2 files are corrupted, it can cause display issues.
How to Verify Files:

• Open Steam → Library.
  
• Right-click Counter-Strike 2 → Properties.
  
• Go to the Local Files tab.
  
• Click "Verify integrity of game files".

💡 Steam will automatically replace missing or corrupted files.

5. Disable Unnecessary Background Programs

Some programs may interfere with CS2, causing flickering or black screen issues.
Disable These Programs Before Launching CS2:

• MSI Afterburner / RivaTuner
  
• OBS / XSplit (screen capture may interfere with the game)
  
• Overwolf (overlays can cause crashes)
  
• Discord (disable overlay: "Settings" → "Overlay")

💡 You can disable unnecessary processes via Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).

6. Adjust Windows Graphics Settings

1. Set CS2 to High-Performance Mode

• Open Windows Settings → System → Display → Graphics Settings.
  
• Find cs2.exe.
  
• Select "High Performance".

2. Disable HDR and Auto Brightness

• Open Windows Settings → Display.
  
• Disable HDR (if enabled).
  
• Turn off Auto Brightness.

💡 Some monitors have HDR issues in games, causing flickering.

7. Alternative Fix: Launch CS2 in OpenGL Mode

If the problem persists, try launching the game using OpenGL instead of DirectX:

• Open Steam.
  
• In launch options, add:

-gl

💡 This forces the game to use an alternative graphics API, which may fix the issue.

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