This error occurs because the 32-bit engine misinterprets modern multi-gigabyte RAM pools.
Before downloading the top modern version, ensure your Windows 10 PC meets the minimum hardware requirements: Minimum Requirement Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor Intel Core i5 750 or better / AMD Phenom II X4 955 Memory Graphics
Check "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" to avoid issues with modern high-resolution monitors. Launch: Run the game. Optimization for Modern PCs
are easily accessible on Steam , playing version 1.4 on Windows 10 requires finding legacy mod files or original physical media. Ways to Play Legacy Counter-Strike 1.4
If the game crashes on startup, change your launch settings to run the game in a windowed mode or set the resolution to match older monitors, like 1024x768.
The latest definitive edition built on the Source 2 engine, which completely replaced CS:GO.