Unable to load authentication library,Exiting

Question

Unable to play counter strike. Whenever it goes to the loading page it will show a fatal error which is 'Unable to load authentication library,exiting'. Have just format from window xp to window 7. And had try many method on it hope someone could help thanks!!!

Answer 1

Hi,

Does it happen only with counter strike or with other games?

Method 1: Run the game with administrator privilege and check if you can play the game.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-run-an-application-once-with-a-full-administrator-access-token

Method 2: I would suggest you place the computer in clean boot and then play the game and check if issue persists:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: Reset the computer to usual startup by following the step 7 from the link.

You can post your query to counter strike forum for further assistance:

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1705745

Check in the event viewer for error related logs.

Answer 2

Just run the game in window mode, after selecting direct 3d. If that doesn't work, run the game in compatibility mode selecting either Windows XP SP3 or SP2.

Answer 3

I found the solution to fix this application error in counter strike . you just need a few clicks in the game setting before you start the game .

Tutorial here : http://how2dollars.blogspot.com/2013/07/fix-cs-unable-to-load-authentication.html hope it helps ^^