CS:GO black screen on start (crash), Have to restart PC every time

ii_DyNaMiCs_ii

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Sometimes when I start my CS:GO it shows a black screen with no cursor.
I tried waiting for the game to load but nothing, I cannot alt + tab, Ctrl alt del, alt f4. etc.

This used to happen about 30% of the time.
Today it has happened 7 times in a row and I still can't open the game.

I know when it crashes as there is no cursor on screen when the game tries to go fullscreen. as normally when the game goes fullscreen it will show a black screen for 2 - 5 seconds with a cursor and then proceed to load .

I have tried Verifying integrity
- full reinstall (including deleting all files in steam library regarding CS GO )
-All drivers up to date
- Done all of these steps and still no fix > https://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/618458030659574249/
-Anti Virus full pc scan

One issue that I think may be the culprit is Windows updates .
For a while now, My pc will not allow me to download Windows update (Win 7 home premium 64 bit)
It would say "downloading : 0kb "

No idea what to try or do now
 

ii_DyNaMiCs_ii

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Ok so far I managed to install all the windows updates , and it still crashed ,
Then I decided to disable both of the firewalls and it works ?
Is it safe to be running my pc without a firewall ?
 

ii_DyNaMiCs_ii

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AMD FX 8350
16 GB (2 X8)
HD 7770

I am able to run the game when I disable firewall .
It even works if I disable it for a moment and then re enable it. . . strange lol