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Many CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) players have reported that the game gets stuck on “Connecting to the CS:GO network” and won’t load even though they’re connected to the Internet. This article will discuss the causes of this issue and how to resolve it. If your CS:GO gets stuck on “Connecting to the CS:GO Network,” you’re probably not alone because many people start experiencing this issue simultaneously. In most cases, CS:GO won’t connect to the network due to server-side issues, such as server instability. Therefore, in this case, all you can do is wait it out. Nevertheless, the “Connecting to CS:GO network” message can occur if your Internet settings have been misconfigured or your third-party antivirus or firewall is blocking the connection. VPNs or proxy servers may also prevent the game from connecting. In addition, you may experience this problem if Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is turned off or some CS:GO files have been corrupted or deleted. Before trying any of our fixes, here are a few tips:
We have compiled a list of methods known to fix this issue below. Video Guide on How to Fix CS:GO Stuck on “Connecting to the CS:GO network”Table of Contents:
Check the CS:GO Server StatusYou should first go to the unofficial Steam Status website and check if the CS:GO servers are down. In many cases, the issue stems not from the client but the server side. 1. Open your web browser and go to the Steam Status website. 2. Check the status of CS:GO services to see if they’re online. If they are online, then then the issue is likely on the client side. Method 1. Turn on Data Execution Prevention (DEP) for All Programs and Services1. Hold down Windows+R keys to open Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, type in sysdm.cpl and click OK. 3. In the System Properties window, select the Advanced tab. 4. In the Performance section, click Settings. 5. Select the Data Execution Prevention tab in the Performance Options window. 6. Tick the Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select option and click Apply. 7. Click OK to confirm the changes. 8. Restart your PC to apply the changes. Method 2. Verify CS:GO Game Files1. Open Steam. In the Library window, right-click CS:GO and select Properties. 2. In the left pane, select the Local Files tab. 3. Click Verify integrity of game files. Wait for the verification process to complete. Method 3. Change Your DNS Server Address1. Hold down Windows+R keys to open Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, type in ncpa.cpl and click OK. 3. Right-click your network adapter and click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. 5. Tick the Use the following DNS server addresses option. 6. In the Preferred DNS server, type in 1.1.1.1 7. In the Alternate DNS server, type in 1.0.0.1 8. Click OK to save settings. 9. Restart your PC to apply the changes. Method 4. Disable Proxy Server1. Hold down Windows+R keys to open Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, type in inetcpl.cpl and click OK. 3. In the Internet Properties window, select the Connections tab. 4. Click LAN settings. 5. Unmark the Use a proxy server for your LAN option. 6. Mark the Automatically detect settings option. 7. Click OK. Method 5. Reset Network Settings1. Right-click Start and select Settings. 2. In the left pane, select Network & internet. 3. Select Advanced network settings. 4. Then, select Network reset. 5. In the Network reset window, click Reset now. 6. Click Yes to confirm the reset. Your PC will restart in 5 minutes, and Windows will reinstall all network adapters. However, you can restart your computer manually. |