FAQ
Questions and answers
Is Hell Client free?
Yes. No account, no ads, no paid features.
Which Windows versions are supported?
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11. Windows XP, Vista and 2000 are not supported.
Windows shows a blue "Windows protected your PC" window. What do I do?
This is SmartScreen. It appears for new programs that are not signed with a paid certificate. Click More info, then Run anyway. If you want to check the file, compare its SHA-256 with the one on the download page.
My antivirus blocked the installer.
Some antivirus programs flag new files only because few people have downloaded them yet. Download Hell Client only from hellclient.net or getcs16.net and check the SHA-256. You can report the detection to your antivirus vendor as a false positive; if you are unsure, do not run the file.
Do I need Steam?
No. Hell Client runs in Non-Steam mode by default. If you own CS 1.6 on Steam, you can switch to Steam mode with the Switch button.
Can I get a VAC ban?
In Non-Steam mode there is no VAC. In Steam mode the Hell Client features (crosshairs, HUD, kill feed) run inside the game, and on VAC-secured servers we cannot rule out a VAC ban. Use Steam mode at your own risk.
How do I change the crosshair?
Options › Multiplayer › Crosshair appearance. Or use the crosshair lab on this site and paste the line into the console.
How do I set my Admin or VIP password?
Options › Multiplayer › Server password (Admin/VIP). Or type hb_pw yourpassword in the console.
How do I change my nickname?
The default name is HellClient. Change it in Options › Multiplayer › Player name.
How do updates work?
When you start the game, Hell Client checks for a signed update and installs it. You do not need to download the client again.
The game says "Unable to allocate 128 MB" after many resolution changes.
This is a limit of the old 32-bit engine. Restart the game and it is gone.
How do I uninstall it?
Windows Settings › Apps › Installed apps › CS 1.6 Hell Client › Uninstall.