How to use a CS cheat
You need a program to handle the .rar files. Vi recommend you to download WinRar.
When you have unpacked the files, you will most of the times have a readme.txt file. The instructions for the hack is in this file, read it and follow the instructions! If the readme.txt file is missing, then extract the files anywhere but the Steam folder! Then open the hack and start Counter-Strike. The hack should work now. Typically you press the INSERT, DELETE or HOME key to open a cheat-menu (often you can also read this in the readme).


If it does not work
Remember always to download the newest and most opdated cheat you can find. Old hacks are often blocked by VAC. Also remember to read the readme.txt file and follow the instructions! If it still does not work, after you did what the readme said, then check if you are running CS in OpenGL mode (almost every hack only works in OpenGL). To run your game in OpenGL, go to "Options -> Video -> Renderer" and choose OpenGL. Notice that not all graphic cards supports OpenGL. Some hacks also require that you have .NET Framework installed to work. Be sure to have this installed too. Also try running the cheat as administrator, right click on the file and choose "Run as Administrator".

Sum up
- Do you have the newest and most up to date version of the hack?
- Does your game run in OpenGL mode?
- Do you have .NET Framework installed?
- "Run as Administrator"

Links
- Download WinRar
- Download .NET Framework

Workarounds:

Launching Variables

• Run the cheat before launching Counter-Strike, make your own game and join it
• Launch Counter-Strike 1.6, make your own game and join it, run the cheat before launching Counter-Strike (After selecting a team)
• Launch Counter-Strike 1.6, make your own game and join it, run the cheat launching Counter-Strike (Before selecting a team)
• Launch Counter-Strike, run the cheat, join a server
• Launch Counter-Strike, join a server, run the cheat (Before selecting a team)
• Launch Counter-Strike, join a server, run the cheat (After selecting a team)

Gaming Preferences

• Repeat all those steps in compatibility mode
• Repeat all those steps as "Run as Administrator"
• Repeat all those steps with In-Game GUI on/off
• Try a different resolution for gaming 800x600, 1024x768, etc
• Turn 16 bit on/off, change to 32 bit (found in options of Counter-Strike)

System Variables

• Update or download .NET framework
• Update your DirectX, check from Microsof
• Update your graphics card drivers (links if you have NVedia or ATI)
• Update your Windows with all possible hot fixes
• Try Disable your Anti-Virus and Firewall

If your game disconnects
If you are getting disconnected when trying to activate a cheat in-game, UNBIND all of these keys:

• unbind f7
• unbind f8
• unbind f9
• unbind f10
• unbind f11
• unbind f12

If you are using Windows Vista

Users who are using Windows Vista often has problems with Counter-Strike hacks. First try to run the program as an administrator. If this does not work, this can sometimes be solved by running the cheat in Compatibility Mode.

Compatibility Mode

1. Right click on the .exe file and choose "Properties", then select the Compatibility tab.
2. Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", and choose "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" in the drop down.
3. Click OK!