How to Fix the "Precaching Resources" Problem in CS 1.6 The "Precaching Resources" hang is one of the most common frustrations for Counter-Strike 1.6 players. You find a server you love, click join, and the loading bar freezes right at the end while the text "Precaching Resources" stares back at you.
If the server has a lot of resources to send you, your client might "time out" before the precaching finishes. In the console, type: cl_timeout 999 . cs 16 precaching resources problem
If the game loads fine with the default models, the issue lies with your custom skins. Summary of Quick Fixes Command / Action cl_allowdownload 1 Increase Timeout cl_timeout 999 Clear Cache Delete files in cstrike/downloads Permissions Run game as Administrator How to Fix the "Precaching Resources" Problem in CS 1