To change cs 1.6 start-up or menu music, follow these simple steps:-

  • Open the directory where counter strike is installed and navigate to the cstrike directory.

    For non steam cs 1.6:-
    If you don't know where the installation directory is just right click on the shortcut, choose properties and then click on the find target button.

    For steam cs 1.6:-
    Right click on the steam shortcut, choose properties and then click on the find target button.
    Now navigate to under the cstrike folder by following this sequence:- SteamApps->"your steam id"->counter-strike ->cstrike.
  • Now under the cstrike directory, if there is a folder named media then open it else you should create the media folder.
  • In the media folder delete the gamestartup.mp3 file and replace it with a mp3 music file of your choice, then rename the music file to gamestartup.
  • Now Launch the game and listen to your favorite music in the game.



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