Counter-Strike 2 minimizes and does not unmount. Solution

Counter-Strike 2, or CS2, tops the charts among modern multiplayer shooters. However, players have recently encountered a frustrating issue: the game minimizes when pressing Alt+Tab but then fails to maximize again. This guide provides effective solutions to this problem.

The August update to Windows 10 has triggered this issue by causing incompatibilities with some users’ video card drivers. Before taking drastic measures, it is advisable to check the integrity of CS2 files first.

Game File Integrity Check

1. In Steam, go to “Library” and find CS2.
2. Right-click on the title and select “Properties”.
3. In the “Local Files” menu, click on “Verify Integrity of Game Files”.

Avoid running other applications during this check. Depending on the outcome, Steam will either confirm that the files are intact or initiate a fix.

If the problem persists, consider reinstalling CS2, ensuring that the installation directory does not contain Cyrillic characters, for example, use the default path: C:\Program Filesх86\Steam\SteamApps\common\Counter-Strike 2.

Using the -noubershader Command

1. In your Steam library, find CS2.
2. In the game’s “Properties,” enter the command -noubershader in “Set Launch Options”.

This parameter can help improve performance on some systems, but it may cause delays on modern hardware.

Updating Video Card Drivers

Especially for owners of AMD Radeon video cards, it is recommended to revert to the 2019 drivers, available on the manufacturer’s official website.

Rolling Back Windows 10 Updates

If the methods above don’t resolve the issue, rolling back to a previous version of Windows 10 might help:

1. Open “Settings” from the Windows menu, go to “Update & Security” and then to “Windows Update Center”.
2. In “Update History,” select “Uninstall Updates”.
3. Find and remove the August update.
4. Restart your computer.

These steps should help you return to full immersion in the world of Counter-Strike 2, eliminating the irritating issue with minimizing and maximizing the game.