How To Fix CS2 Inspect Not Working

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to check out a new skin on the market only for the inspect button to do absolutely nothing. Whether your browser isn't talking to Steam or your in-game keybinds got wiped, we can get that animation working again.

Why this happens

This usually happens because your browser has blocked Steam from launching the game protocol, or your CS2 config file has lost the specific command required to trigger the inspect animation.

Steps

1. 01
   Open your web browser settings to verify protocol handling. For Chrome, go to chrome://settings/handlers and ensure 'Sites can ask to handle protocols' is enabled.
2. 02
   For Firefox, go to about:preferences#general, scroll to Applications, find Steam, and ensure it is set to 'Always ask' or 'Use Steam'.
3. 03
   If the market button still fails, open CS2, press Shift+Tab to open the Steam Overlay, select the Market from the wrench icon menu, and attempt the inspect from there.
4. 04
   To fix the F key in-game, enable the Developer Console in CS2 settings, press the tilde key, and type bind F +lookatweapon to manually re-link the inspect function.
5. 05
   To make the bind permanent, navigate to your CS2 local folder at Steam/userdata/[YourID]/730/local/cfg/. Create a text file named autoexec.cfg and add bind F +lookatweapon inside.
6. 06
   Right-click Counter-Strike 2 in your Steam Library, select Properties, and in the Launch Options field, add +exec autoexec.cfg to ensure your settings load every time you launch the game.

Still not working?

If you are still unable to inspect items, your local game files may be corrupted. Right-click CS2 in Steam, select Properties, go to the 'Installed Files' tab, and click 'Verify integrity of game files' to repair any broken assets.

Frequently asked questions

Does this fix mean I will lose my other custom settings?

No, creating an autoexec.cfg file specifically targets your custom binds without overwriting your general game or video settings.

Why does the F key stop working after updates?

Counter-Strike updates occasionally reset or overwrite config files. Using an autoexec file ensures your preferred binds are reapplied automatically every time the game starts.