How to Fix Counter-Strike 1.6 Widescreen Problem (Steam & Non-Steam)

Are you struggling with Counter-Strike 1.6 displaying improperly on a widescreen monitor? This guide will help both Steam and Non-Steam users resolve the issue. If you don’t have the game yet, you can download it here:

• Download Counter-Strike 1.6 (Non-Steam)
• Alternative Download (Non-Steam)

Adjust Launch Options (Steam Users)

Steam users can fix widescreen issues by setting custom launch options:

1. Open Steam and go to your game library.
2. Right-click on Counter-Strike 1.6 and select Properties.
3. Under the General tab, click on Set Launch Options.
4. In the box that appears, add the following commands:

Command	Description	Example
-w	Sets screen width in pixels.	1920 (Adjust for your monitor.)
-h	Sets screen height in pixels.	1080 (Adjust for your monitor.)
-freq	Sets screen refresh rate.	60 (Match your monitor’s refresh rate.)
-fullscreen	Forces fullscreen mode.	-fullscreen

For example, your launch options might look like this:

-w 1920 -h 1080 -freq 60 -fullscreen

Click OK to save the changes and launch the game.

Modify Configuration File (Non-Steam Users)

Non-Steam users can adjust the game’s resolution by editing the config.cfg file:

1. Navigate to your Counter-Strike 1.6 installation folder. By default, it’s located here:
   • C:\Games\Counter-Strike 1.6\cstrike\
2. Open the config.cfg file with a text editor like Notepad.
3. Add or modify the following lines:

Command	Description	Example Value
gl_mode	Graphics rendering mode. Use 2 for OpenGL.	2
width	Sets screen width in pixels.	1920
height	Sets screen height in pixels.	1080

For example, your configuration might look like this:

gl_mode "2"
width "1920"
height "1080"

Save the file and restart the game to apply the changes.

Adjust In-Game Video Settings (Steam & Non-Steam)

Both Steam and Non-Steam users can fix widescreen issues by modifying the in-game video settings:

1. Launch Counter-Strike 1.6 and go to Options > Video.
2. Under the Renderer section, select OpenGL (recommended).
3. Choose a resolution that matches your monitor’s native resolution, such as:
   • 1920 x 1080 for Full HD.
   • 2560 x 1440 for 2K displays.
4. Apply the changes and restart the game.

Adjust GPU Scaling Settings

If the game still doesn’t display correctly, you may need to adjust your GPU’s scaling settings. Here’s how to do this for different GPU brands:

GPU	Steps
NVIDIA	Open NVIDIA Control Panel > Display > Adjust Desktop Size and Position. Set Scaling to Full-screen.
AMD	Open AMD Radeon Software > Display > Scaling Mode. Choose Full Panel.
Intel	Open Intel Graphics Command Center > Display > Scaling. Set Scaling Mode to Maintain Display Scaling.

Apply the changes and relaunch Counter-Strike 1.6.

Reinstall the Game (Optional)

If none of the above methods work, consider reinstalling Counter-Strike 1.6. Follow these steps:

1. Uninstall the current version of the game:
   • For Steam: Right-click the game in your library and select Manage > Uninstall.
   • For Non-Steam: Use the uninstaller located in the installation folder.
2. Delete any leftover files in the installation directory:
   • C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life\ (Steam)
   • C:\Games\Counter-Strike 1.6\ (Non-Steam)
3. Download the game again from the links below:
   • Download Counter-Strike 1.6 (Non-Steam)
   • Alternative Download (Non-Steam)

By following these steps, both Steam and Non-Steam users can resolve widescreen issues in Counter-Strike 1.6. Adjusting launch options, configuration files, and GPU settings should allow you to enjoy the game without display distortions.

Happy gaming!