Visual C++ http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5555
FAQ: -"Steam validation rejected" error when connecting server -> that server is STEAM only ,play on other servers
-"change your name " (kick from servers) -> change your PlayerName & ClanTag -> open game - open console - write "setname yourname" (without quotes) - hit enter = now you have a new name .
-"No permissions to run cstrike" -> Close (Logout) from STEAM if you have installed Steam when you want to play nosteam games
-"unable to load prop file scripts /surfaceproperties.txt(referenced by manifest file scripts" -> you have installed update patch in wrong folder ,save update patch in Counter Strike Source open it from here
-"game auto close on some zombie servers" -> on some zombie servers players with Revemu Steam emulator is crashing game but I really don't know why (I suppose is a server addon issue) -> play on other servers
-"you want to change knife skin" -> replace your skin files with your desired skin from here http://gamebanana.com/css/skins/cats/62
If you have Windows 7 or Vista on your PC and you cannot install or play a game from nosTEAM follow this steps :
1). Download this archive and extract file anywhere on your PC : Download here: http://www.depositfiles.com/files/grp2yj9lw/grant-admin-full-rights.zip
2). Run extracted file and add information to registry 3). Go to game folder or installation folder ,Right click to that folder ,"Grant Admin Full Control" ,wait until is done ,install game or play game.
With this method you take Administrator Rights for that folder and all included files.
nosteam.ro is recommending you to buy Legit Counter Strike Source from here http://store.steampowered.com/app/240/