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Cabinet file error, fatal disk error, or similar with Half-Life 2 installation

 
 

Article ID: 8432-EAHL-5315 FAQ ID: 272 Created: May 20, 2009

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If during the initial installation process the option to install "Counter-Strike: Source" is NOT selected, an error may occur during installation. The message will be: cabinet file error, fatal disk error, or something similar.

Note: If you prefer not to retain the Counter-Strike: Source program on your system AFTER INSTALLATION, you can remove it using the following procedure:

  1. After Half-Life 2 has been successfully installed, launch the Steam client
  2. Select the My Games tab
  3. Right-click on Counter-Strike: Source and select Delete local content
 
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