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Pure Server: Client file does not match server [Fixed]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The client file does not match server error often occurs when third-party files are added to your CS: GO install directory that are not included with the game’s default install. As a result, the user is unable to play the CS: Go game on Steam.
According to Steam, these additional files may be added by your third-party or community server that are unique to the server.
Apart from the usual suspect, theseerrorscan also occur due to hard drive corruption or faulty memory modules.
If you are also troubled by thiserror, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the client file does not match server error in Steam.
The following article should help if you are experiencing any of theerrorslisted below:
What to do if Pure Server game file does not match the server’s file?
1. Remove third-party files from the install directory
Once all the files are deleted from these folders, verify your game files.
Verify Integrity of Game Files
Relaunch Steam and run CS: Go to see if theerroris resolved. If not, follow the next set of steps.
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2. Delete VPK and PAK files manually
Add CS: GO folder to the antivirus exclusion list
Note:These steps are for Malwarebytes antivirus. Check your antivirus documentation to access the exception list.
Relaunch Steam and try connecting to CS: GO server and check if theerroris resolved.
3. Check for third-party apps issues
Perform a Clean Boot
Restart the system when prompted by the computer. After the restart, launch Steam and try connecting CS: GO to the server.
You should successfully connect without theerrorif a third-party software was causing the issue.
If the issue is resolved, you need to find a third-party app that is causing the trouble. Third-party apps like antivirus, system cleaning apps are known to the Client file does not match server error.
Make sure that you enable all the services from the Services tab that you disabled to perform a clean boot.
4. Check your internet connection
According to some reports, high ping/packet loss can also cause the Client file does not match server error. So, if you are using a WiFi or LAN connection, check the internet connection for issues.
Make sure you have a stable internet connection by using a speed testing tool. You can also use online speed testing tools to check your internet speed.
Directly connect the Ethernet cable
Perform a network restart
5. Reinstall CS:GO
The Client file does not match server error on Steam can occur due to several reasons. However, the most common reasons have been third-party files in the install directory.
Follow the steps in the article to fix theerrorfor good.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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