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How to Fasten Your Download in CS 1.6

"Counter-Strike v. 1.6," or "CS 1.6," is a video game that requires players to react fast to events happening during the game. If your download and upload speed is too low̵2;a situation known as high latency̵2;you might not be able to react in time when enemies appear in your crosshairs. Following a few recommendations can help you speed up your download and upload in "Counter-Strike."

Instructions

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  Launch Steam, the application that allows you to manage and start "Counter-Strike," and log into the service. Click the View menu and select Servers. Select the Internet tab and click Change Filters. Select "Counter-Strike" from the Game drop-down menu and choose the area you live in from the Location menu. These settings will allow you to view only "Counter-Strike" servers that are in your geographical area when using the server browser. Servers that are near you usually have a lower latency, or ping, than those that are far away.
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  Shut down any running application before launching "Counter-Strike," especially bandwidth-consuming programs. For example, streaming media players or peer-to-peer download programs using your Internet connection while you're playing "Counter-Strike" will reduce the amount of bandwidth that is available to the game.
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  Upgrade your current Internet connection to a faster one. Call or email your current Internet service provider and other ISP's in your area to check if faster solutions are available to you.

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