Why does CSOL have a black screen? Analysis and solutions of hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, "Counter-Strike Online" (CSOL) players have frequently reported black screen issues during the game, triggering widespread discussions. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the reasons for the black screen and provide solutions.
1. Top 5 hot topics in gaming on the entire Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | topic | amount of discussion | Related games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game black screen/crash issue | 285,000 | CSOL, Genshin Impact, Eternal Calamity |
| 2 | New season update BUG | 193,000 | King of Glory, LOL |
| 3 | Graphics driver compatibility | 157,000 | All platforms |
| 4 | Anti-cheating system blocked by mistake | 121,000 | APEX, PUBG |
| 5 | Server latency issues | 98,000 | DNF, Rainbow Six |
2. Specific manifestations of CSOL black screen problem
| Black screen type | Proportion | Typical trigger scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Black screen at startup | 42% | No response after double-clicking the game icon |
| Sudden black screen during game | 35% | When switching maps/using specific weapons |
| Black screen followed by crash | twenty three% | Mostly occurs in Win11 system |
3. Analysis of main causes
1.Graphics driver conflict: There is a known conflict between NVIDIA 531.79 driver version and CSOL’s DX9 compatibility layer
2.Anti-plug system interference: The anti-cheating module updated on July 15 may cause some security software to mistakenly intercept
3.Missing system components: Player feedback statistics show that computers without DirectX 9.0c installed are 67% more likely to appear.
4.Game files are corrupted: Especially chunk0.dat and ClientRegistry.blob files are vulnerable to damage
4. Verified solutions
| method | Operation steps | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| Driver rollback | Fallback to NVIDIA version 528.49 | 82% |
| Run in compatibility mode | Right click on the exe-Properties-Compatibility-Win7 Mode | 76% |
| Repair game files | Steam Library - Verify Game Integrity | 68% |
| Turn off full screen optimization | exe properties - disable full screen optimization | 59% |
5. Official latest news
According to the announcement on the official website of CSOL Hanbok on July 20, the development team has confirmed the following progress:
1. A new version of the graphics rendering engine is being tested (expected to be updated in mid-August)
2. Temporary solution: Setting the startup parameter "-windowed -noborder" can alleviate some situations
3. It is recommended that players give priority to repairing the game through the official launcher
6. Effective tips tested by players
1. Delete the My DocumentsCSOL folder and regenerate the configuration
2. Disable GeForce Experience’s in-game overlay feature
3. Adjust the monitor refresh rate to 60Hz (some 144Hz monitors have compatibility issues)
4. Close all chromium-based browsers before running the game
At present, the black screen problem is mainly concentrated in Windows 10/11 systems, and there is less feedback from players on XP/Vista systems. If none of the above methods work, it is recommended to contact official customer service to provide a dxdiag report for further diagnosis.
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