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A lot of players are unable to update Counter-Strike 2 due to the “an error occurred while updating Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)” issue. This typically occurs due to bugs with Steam or its servers. We have a few solutions that should fix the issue but if you are still unable to update the game, consider reaching out to Steam Support as the issue might be tied to connectivity problems at your end in some cases.
How to fix “An Error Occurred While Updating” issue in Counter-Strike 2
There are a few things you can try to fix the error "An error occurred while updating Counter-Strike 2":
Restart Steam with admin rights. Right-click the Steam shortcut and select "Run as administrator".
Clear Steam's download cache. Go to Steam Settings > Downloads and click "Clear Download Cache".
Change your Steam download region. Go to Steam Settings > Downloads and select a different download region.
Verify Counter-Strike 2's game files. Go to your Steam library, right-click on Counter-Strike 2 and select "Properties". Then, click on the "Local Files" tab and select "Verify integrity of game files".
Reinstall Counter-Strike 2. Right-click on Counter-Strike 2 in your Steam library and select "Uninstall". Then, reinstall the game.
If you have tried all of the above and you are still getting the error, you can try contacting Steam support for further assistance.
Here are some additional troubleshooting tips:
Make sure that you are running the latest version of Steam.
Check your internet connection to make sure that it is stable and fast.
Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.
Make sure that you have enough disk space available to install the update.
Try running Steam and Counter-Strike 2 in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows.
