Game crashing on startup

4.5

The game closes immediately or returns to desktop after launching.

Symptoms
  • Instant crash
  • Black screen then desktop
  • Error code on launch
Possible Causes
  • Missing DLLs
  • Outdated drivers
  • Overlay conflict

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Verify Game Files

Use Steam or Epic launcher to check for missing or corrupted files.

2

Update GPU Drivers

Install the latest Game Ready drivers from NVIDIA or AMD.

3

Disable Overlays

Turn off Discord, Steam, or RivaTuner overlays temporarily.

When to See a Technician

Check the "Event Viewer" in Windows for specific error logs related to the game executable.

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