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There are so many versions of all the CS:S Betas, so this instruction relates to V2 only since many are having problems with this build ("Not logged in"). Regarding all other versions check out the forum.

Counter-Strike: Source Beta V2

Note: You need a Steam account and the installed Steam client!

1. Download CS:S Beta V2
2. Unzip "cssource_notcracked_beta_emporio.rar" (e.g. into C:\Program Files\CSS)
3. Unzip "cssource_cracked_emporio" into the same directory. Overwrite: Yes!
4. Open the "SteamApp.cfg" with Notepad and write this:

   SteamAppId=92
   #SteamAppVersionId=0
   SteamInstallPath="C:\Programme\CSS"
   # [as is clearified later on, this should be your email address:]
   #SteamAppUser=Masterfragger@cafe.boomtown.net
   SteamAppUser=[Dein Nick in Steam und natürlich ohne diese eckigen Klammern!]

   Adjust the path if applicable!
5. Delete the "ClientRegistry.blob" inside the CS:S directory
6. Copy the "ClientRegistry.blob" from your Steam directory into the CS:S folder
7. Create a shortcut to the "hl2.exe" and write the following parameter in the field "Target" of the shortcut's properties: -steam -game cstrike
8. Start the Steam client and log in.
9. Exit Steam but do not log out!
10. Launch the edited "hl2.exe" shortcut and there you go!

Error FAQ for V2

Should you still encounter error messages despite this instruction here is a FAQ (correct # placement provided):

• This build does not currently run under Windows 98/Me.
  Unfortunately this CS:S beta build does not yet run under 9X/ME systems. Use 2000 or XP, then it is going to work.
• Error 101: Not logged in
  Exit Steam with logging out. Delete the "ClientRegistry.blob" inside your Steam folder. Start Steam again, log in with "Remember my password" checked. Exit Steam without logging out. Copy the now created "ClientRegistry.blob" from your Steam folder into the CS:S beta directory and overwrite the old one. Open the "SteamApp.cfg" and verify at "SteamAppUser=" your Steam nick.
• Error 104: Not Subscribed
  You are required to have a valid and logged in Steam account. If you do not own one, create yourself at first one. If you do own one, check your "SteamApp.cfg" at "SteamAppUser=" for having your correct Steam name! Also consider having Steam not running while still being logged in.
• Error 108: The local Steam Service is not running
  Check your "SteamApp.cfg" at "SteamInstallPath=" having the correct path to the CS:S beta! Also consider having Steam not running while still being logged in.
• Error 116: Cache needs repair
  The "SteamApp.cfg" at "SteamAppId=" has to note the value "92" and at "SteamAppVersionId=" the value "0"! See above!

Should even this FAQ not help you, have a look at http://css0urce.funpic.de/!