
You can then use the console to set a key to open it. You can check that you've added it correctly with the below image that outlines what it should look like:Īfter adding the "-console" launch option to Left 4 Dead 2, the console will open automatically when you start the game. I've googled it relentlessly, and nothing. Here's my problem: This beta, is taking up 18.1 GB on my hard drive, and I can't uninstall it. Press OK when you have added -console to your launch options. So I used my buddy's account to install Left 4 Dead awhile back (the first one), and I'm pretty sure it installed the Left 4 Dead 2 Beta without me knowing. Once you've opened the launch options box, add "-console" (without quotes) to your launch options. You can do this by going to library in Steam, right clicking "Left 4 Dead 2", and selecting "Properties".

To resolve this, first make sure Left 4 Dead 2 is closed, then go to your L4D2 launch options.


If you've enabled the console via your L4D2 settings, but it still isn't working, fear not! Almost always, the issue is due to a different keyboard layout that doesn't have the correct key, or L4D2 doesn't pick up that you're pressing the correct key.
