README - CS 1.6 Launcher & Master Server Updater
This executable file ("cstrike.exe") was modified and created by csdownload.net (promocs@gmail.com) to:

Automatically launch Half-Life / Counter-Strike 1.6 client by executing "hl.exe".

Inject and update custom MasterServer addresses to restore server browser functionality.

Replace the GameMenu with direct server join buttons (e.g., cs.procs.lt).

Continuously monitor and overwrite masterserver files to prevent hijacking by external sources.

This is useful for players or server admins who want to redirect or protect master server configurations.

SECURITY WARNING / SHA256
Some antivirus programs may flag this file due to the following:

The file writes to system configuration files frequently.

It launches other processes and alters game menus.

This behavior is sometimes wrongly flagged as "GameHack" or "Potentially Unsafe".

Please note: The game installation itself is completely clean and safe. However, because this is a non-Steam version of the game, antivirus programs might not always recognize it correctly. As a result, some antivirus software may flag parts of the game files as suspicious or unsafe, even though they are not.

File integrity:
SHA256: 7410f4a4c83fc50da3be575f437527901e4127357690f3b34f954441c49dbaab

If the checksum matches, the file has not been tampered with.

To verify it on Windows, run:

> CertUtil -hashfile cstrike.exe SHA256

IMPORTANT
In order to run the game, the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 (vcredist_x86) is required. This package will be included with the game installation, and you must install it before running the game. The installer for vcredist_x86 will be located in the game directory.

A shortcut to launch the game will be automatically created on your desktop as counter-strike.bat. This batch file will execute cstrike.exe, which in turn will launch hl.exe.

Contact / Credits
Created by: csdownload.net
Email: promocs@gmail.com
Purpose: To maintain access to functional master servers and boost server population.
Website: https://csdownload.net

Enjoy the game! Frag hard.