6 Ways to Fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront Not Launching

Many players have posted on forums about Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront not launching on Windows PCs. For example, one player said, “Call to Arms won’t open for me on Steam… I can’t play the game. I used to have it and spend hours on it, now I have all its DLCs, but it starts the loading screen and the game doesn’t start, it just quits without any explanation.” This is how players can fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront not launching on a Windows PC.

Run Call to Arms With Admin Rights

First, try setting Call to Arms to run with admin rights. Setting the game to run as an administrator will give it full PC system rights. You can run Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront with elevated privileges like this:

1. Open the Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > Call to Arms – Gates of Hell > binaries > x64 folder in File Explorer.
2. Right-click on the call_to_arms EXE game file to select Properties and Compatibility.
3. Select Run this program as an administrator > Apply to set that option.
   
   

   The Run this program as an administrator option

4. Then, click OK to exit the window.
5. Double-click the call_to_arms file to run the game 

Delete the Shader Cache

Players confirm erasing the shader cache can fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront not launching. Applying this possible fix might erase corrupted cache files, causing the game to crash at startup. So, try deleting the shader_cache folder like this:

1. First, open a File Explorer window by clicking the pinned Explorer taskbar shortcut.
2. Navigate to the Users > [user folder name] > AppData > Local > digitalmindsoft > gates of hell folder path.
3. Right-click the shader_cache folder to select Delete.

The shader_cache folder

Erase the Digitalmindsoft Folder

Erasing the gigitalmindsoft folder is another way to fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront not launching, which has worked for some players. Note that applying this potential resolution also erases saved games. You can erase the digitalmindsoft folder like this:

1. Open File Explorer in Windows.
2. Go to the Users > [user folder name] > AppData > Local folder path.
3. Right-click on the digitalmindsoft folder and select Delete.

The digitalmindsoft folder

Turn Off Controlled Folder Access

Turning off Controlled folder access might fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront not launching for some players. Controlled folder access can block Call to Arms from accessing folders it needs. These are the steps for turning off Controlled folder access:

1. Double-click the Windows Security system tray icon.
2. Click Virus & threat protection > Manage ransomware protection in Windows Security.
   
   

   The Controlled folder access option

3. Turn off the Controlled folder access setting if it’s on.

Add the Call to Arms Folder to Antivirus Exclusions

Try adding the Call to Arms installation game folder to antivirus exclusion lists. Doing that will ensure antivirus shields can’t interfere with the game. This page on Microsoft’s site explains how players can add Microsoft Defender exclusions in the Windows Security app.

The Windows Security exclusion settings

Players with third-party antivirus software will need to add the Call to Arms folder to their alternative exclusion lists. All third-party antivirus programs include whitelists for setting exclusions. So, look for an exclusion list within your antivirus software’s settings tabs.

Reinstall Call to Arms

Finally, try reinstalling the game to fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront not launching. Applying this troubleshooting method is the best way to fix corrupted game installations. You can reinstall Call to Arms via Steam as follows:

1. Open your Steam app and its Library tab.
2. Right-click Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront in the left sidebar and select the Manage > Uninstall options.
3. Click Uninstall to confirm.
   
   

   The Uninstall option in Steam

4. Next, select the uninstalled Call to Arms game and click its Install option.
5. Select Install again to reinstall Call to Arms.

Other Possible Ways to Fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront Not Launching

Apply all the suggested troubleshooting methods above first. If they’re not enough to kick-start the game on your PC, try applying these additional potential fixes:

• Verify the Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront game files as covered on this Steam page.
• Set a -reset_cloud_profiles launch option for Call to Arms in Steam.
• Try uninstalling the WeMod cheat software if you’ve installed it.
• Temporarily turn off Windows Defender Firewall before starting the game. If that works, turn the firewall back on and add Call to Arms to its exclusion list.

Applying the troubleshooting methods covered above will probably fix Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront not launching for most players. Those potential resolutions are among the most widely confirmed fixes for that game not starting. If you need further potential remedies, try sending an email to the game’s customer support service at in**@*************ft.eu.