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dud3

Dec 15, 2014 @ 9:40am

CS:GO SDK Tools won't start

Hey Guys,

i've just downloaded the csgo sdk and wanted to start hammer. It pops up but closes instantly. The other tools won't even show a window. No errors. Also tried launching the .exe files. Verified cache. Nothing helps. Google didn't help. Hope you guys can. Thanks in advance.

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Wazanator

Dec 15, 2014 @ 5:30pm

System specs?

dud3

Dec 16, 2014 @ 6:54am

Win 8.1 64Bit
8GB Ram
i7-3610QM @ 4x2.30GHz
AMD Radeon HD7670M 2GB

older versions of Source SDK did work but not the CSGO SDK

Wazanator

Dec 16, 2014 @ 12:49pm

And both are installed in the same spot right? As in you didnt install the sdk on a seperate hard drive.

dud3

Dec 17, 2014 @ 7:18am

the sdk files are in the csgo bin folder

Last edited by dud3; Dec 17, 2014 @ 7:18am

Vladimir Putin has Source SDK

Apr 4, 2015 @ 10:25pm

same prob man

dmac

Jul 16, 2018 @ 5:29pm

I found the solution, probably a bit late now but to anybody here skimming over the forums for an answer:

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive SDK Tool must be installed in the same directory as the original CS:GO game files.

Solution?

Uninstall the CS:GO SDK Editor.
Reinstall it where your CS:GO files already exist.
It should do it instantly as the SDK files should already be there.
Launch.

The reason you do not change installation directories is it will confuse steam. It will give you an error message prompting you that it is already installed in that directory.

Profit?

Numbaz

Jan 19, 2019 @ 10:10pm

Originally posted by _lem1c:
I found the solution, probably a bit late now but to anybody here skimming over the forums for an answer:

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive SDK Tool must be installed in the same directory as the original CS:GO game files.

Solution?

Uninstall the CS:GO SDK Editor.
Reinstall it where your CS:GO files already exist.
It should do it instantly as the SDK files should already be there.
Launch.

The reason you do not change installation directories is it will confuse steam. It will give you an error message prompting you that it is already installed in that directory.

Profit?

You're a godsend! thanks!

Hiltuska

Mar 3, 2020 @ 4:40am

Originally posted by _lem1c:
I found the solution, probably a bit late now but to anybody here skimming over the forums for an answer:

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive SDK Tool must be installed in the same directory as the original CS:GO game files.

Solution?

Uninstall the CS:GO SDK Editor.
Reinstall it where your CS:GO files already exist.
It should do it instantly as the SDK files should already be there.
Launch.

The reason you do not change installation directories is it will confuse steam. It will give you an error message prompting you that it is already installed in that directory.

Profit?

not late at all time just flies and ur help is always on the spot

dmac

Mar 3, 2020 @ 9:27pm

Originally posted by Hiltuska:
Originally posted by _lem1c:
I found the solution, probably a bit late now but to anybody here skimming over the forums for an answer:

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive SDK Tool must be installed in the same directory as the original CS:GO game files.

Solution?

Uninstall the CS:GO SDK Editor.
Reinstall it where your CS:GO files already exist.
It should do it instantly as the SDK files should already be there.
Launch.

The reason you do not change installation directories is it will confuse steam. It will give you an error message prompting you that it is already installed in that directory.

Profit?

not late at all time just flies and ur help is always on the spot

All good mate, no problem :D

FancyCat

May 10, 2021 @ 7:25am

Originally posted by _lem1c:
I found the solution, probably a bit late now but to anybody here skimming over the forums for an answer:

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive SDK Tool must be installed in the same directory as the original CS:GO game files.

Solution?

Uninstall the CS:GO SDK Editor.
Reinstall it where your CS:GO files already exist.
It should do it instantly as the SDK files should already be there.
Launch.

The reason you do not change installation directories is it will confuse steam. It will give you an error message prompting you that it is already installed in that directory.

Profit?

thank you really helped :)

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dmac

Dec 27, 2025 @ 9:49pm

nuts! i just tried to port my old map from csgo and ran into this issue. so off i went to our best mate google to have a look for this issue, and wouldn't you freakin know it ... BAZINGA! i answered my own question almost a decade ago. dmac has officially gone full circle. GOD IM BLOODY F-N GOOD!

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