Problem with Counter Strike Global Offensive

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I am having a problem with Counter Strike Global Offensive. I just bought a new DVD of it, and installed it without a problem at installation.
Now I am trying to open the game using the desktop icon, but when game reaches the main menu, it freezes and after few seconds, it closes. I get no message about why it happened.

Best Answer

Counter Strike:Global Offensive only works with steam. That being said, you need to download and install a little software here:

www.steampowered.com

After you have created an account and installed the software, you need to start up steam and on bottom left click "Activate retail game" after doing so , enter the serial key which came along your DVD and press enter. Now it will validate and associate the game with your account.

Notes:

You cannot play multiplayer even if you get the game working without steam.

If you do not have serial key w/ your DVD contact retailer.