Counter-Strike 1.6 installation guide with photo

Awesome! If you’ve downloaded one of our latest counter-strike 1.6 versions for PC, you’re in the right place. This comprehensive yet short counter-strike 1.6 installation guide with clear photos will walk you through the entire process of how to safely and successfully install the full game on your Windows PC.

Follow our easy, step-by-step instructions to get CS 1.6 up and running quickly and start playing with your friends. This visual Counter-Strike 1.6 setup tutorial is designed for beginners and experienced users alike.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: When downloading our counter-strike 1.6 installation files, you might see warnings because these installers are sometimes new and not yet widely recognized by Microsoft.
This does NOT mean the file is dangerous. It’s completely safe – it’s just not commonly downloaded yet, so Windows is being cautious.

Follow the steps below, as shown in the screenshots:

Step 1: Windows Protection

When you double-click the installer, Windows might show this blue screen saying:
“Windows protected your PC”
Don’t worry! This is normal.

👉 Click on “More info”

Step 2: Allow the Installer to Run

After clicking “More info”, you’ll see two buttons.
👉 Click “Run anyway”
This tells Windows you trust the file.

Step 3: Choose Installation Folder

Now the setup will begin. You’ll be asked where to install the game.
You can leave the default location or choose your own.

👉 Click “Next”

Step 4: Ready to Install

You’ll see a summary of your install settings.
👉 Click “Install”

Step 5: Installing… 

Wait a few seconds while the game installs. A loading bar will show the progress.

Step 6: Finish Setup

You’re almost done! You can choose to launch the game immediately by keeping the checkbox selected.

👉 Click “Finish”

Sometimes encountered warnings during download

When you download our Counter-Strike 1.6 installation file, especially if you are using an older web browser like Internet Explorer or an older version of Microsoft Edge, you might sometimes encounter certain warnings. This is a standard security feature in these browsers designed to inform you about files that are not commonly downloaded. Since our installation file is new, it might not be immediately recognized. Here’s what you might sometimes see and how you should proceed to run the safe installation:

Step 1: Warning in the Downloads Folder The browser shows a message saying that the file you are trying to open (e.g., “2025setupCS16.exe” or any other downloaded file) isn’t commonly downloaded and asks if you trust it.

Step 2: Click “See more” Click on “See more” or a similar link to see more information about the warning.

Step 3: “Make sure you trust…” Window A “Make sure you trust…” window appears, asking again if you want to open the file. Here, you need to look for a button that allows you to continue despite the warning.

Step 4: Click “Keep anyway” Click the “Keep anyway” button or something similar. This action will allow your safe installation file to run, even though the browser considers it unusual.

It’s important to understand that these warnings sometimes appear in older browsers (like Internet Explorer or older versions of Edge) because your file is new and not yet widely distributed or recognized by the system.

You’re all set to play Counter-Strike 1.6!

Nice one! You’ve successfully navigated the installation of the one and only Counter-Strike 1.6 on your rig, all thanks to our picture-perfect guide.

Thanks for downloading the game from our site. We hope you have a blast playing this classic first-person shooter (FPS) with your buddies and other players online.

If you run into any snags while playing or have more questions about CS 1.6 settings, finding servers, or anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. Happy gaming! 🎮