+map_background none

[joule]

I entered that command in the Target field of Half-Life 2 properties. But yet, the background still loads. What gives?
Please help here.

Is there a conflict with the new Steam update?

 

[xiphrex]

I dont know if there is or whatnot because this is the way I do it:

Open up valve.rc in notepad and then you'll see this:

// load the base configuration
//exec default.cfg

// Setup custom controller
exec joystick.cfg

// run a user script file if present
exec autoexec.cfg

//
// stuff command line statements
//
stuffcmds

// display the startup level
startupmenu

Put a // infront of startupmenu to comment it out, and there you go. However I think I read this at tweakguide but cant really remember so do this at your own risk, personally I am doing it and still am, but if in the future valve decide that its illegal haxing then I am not responsible Im sure it wont though.

 

[joule]

Ok. Thanks!

I already got it figured out anyway, but thank you.