How to Solve CS Xtreme V6 Error 5899 Metadata File Missing

Want to play CS Extreme v6 but you get an error "ERROR 5899 - Metadata file missing or damaged [-1]"? Here's how you solve it!

Steps

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    This is the picture of the error.
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    Find and enter the location where you have installed CS Xtreme v6. If you are using windows then it would be something like C:\Program files\Counter.....(depending on the version)
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    Locate and try to run hl.exe or Half-Life. This depends from which one Half-Life works on your PC.
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    Once In Half-Life, go to Options --> Video --> Renderer Tab and select OpenGL. Click on Apply.
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    The game will restart. Then quit Half-Life.
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    Now try to run CS Xtreme v6.
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    Click on any one mode (for trial, put the normal mode).
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    The game will successfully run now.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    It says Error: Could not find data file. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Reload the site. If that doesn't work, restart the PC or Mac or if you have an iPad or iPhone or whatever shut it down and turn it back on.
  • Question
    How do I fix it if my Windows version doesn't support OpenGL?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You will need to get a newer version. If you have data, store it on a USB and then download OpenGL.

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Updated: January 9, 2018
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