windows 8 pro 64bit didn't work at first i had to delete the client.dll use the diablesteam regedits, reboot and then update, then patch, and then it worked. even online play and bots.
. Counter-Strike - Global Offensive requires you to forward the 3478,4379-4380,27000-27050 ports. umm i found that in about 30 seconds on google after reading your post.
worked like a charm after i turned off firewall and antivirus. i only have an intel hd built in graphics and it works fine. many thanks to everybody involved.