Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest addition to the Monster Hunter series some players can’t play because it doesn’t start on their PCs. One player’s Reddit post described a startup issue like this, “Anytime I hit the play button on Steam, a process for the game opens in Task Manager but nothing launches.” Some players might claim refunds when Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t start, but you can try fixing it first. This is how you can fix Monster Hunter Wilds not launching on Windows PCs.
Delete the Version.DLL File
Deleting Steam’s version.dll file is a way to fix Monster Hunter Wilds not launching and has worked for some players. So, erasing that file might work for you as well. You can delete the version.dll file like this:
- Hold the Windows keyboard key and press E to activate File Explorer.
- Next, navigate to Program Files (x86) > Steam path.
- Right-click the version.dll file and select Delete.
The version.dll file
Clear the Download Cache
Although by no means a guaranteed resolution, clearing Steam’s download cache can sometimes fix Monster Hunter Wilds not launching. Applying this potential fix will eradicate corrupted cache data that can cause startup issues. Go through the steps on this Steam support page to clear the download cache.
The Clear Cache button
Delete CrashReport
Players confirm deleting the CrashReport.exe can fix Monster Hunter Wilds not launching on Windows PCs. CrashReport is a program for reporting issues with Capcom games. These are the steps for deleting the CrashReport.exe file:
- First, open File Explorer and the Program Files (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > MonsterHunterWildsBetatest directory.
- Hold the Ctrl key to select CrashReport.exe and CrashReportDll.dll.
- Right-click the selected files and select Copy. Then, right-click the Windows desktop and select Paste to create backup files.
- Next, select the CrashReport.exe and CrashReportDll.dll files again.
- Right-click and select the Delete option.
The CrashReport file
- Try starting Monster Hunter Wilds. If this potential resolution doesn’t work, you can restore the deleted files by moving their copies on the Windows desktop into the MonsterHunterWilsBetatest folder.
Uninstall the CrowdStrike Software
Crowdstrike is an antivirus utility that can block games it wrongly flags. Some players say they’ve been able to fix Monster Hunter Wilds not launching by uninstalling Crowdstrike. If that software is installed on your PC, try uninstalling it with a method in this Microsoft guide page.
The uninstaller Control Panel applet in Windows
Close Overclocking Apps
Are there any overclocking apps, such as MSI Afterburner, on your PC? If so, make sure you close such programs before starting Monster Hunter Wilds. Even if they’re not open on the taskbar, overclocking apps can still run in the background. Try closing such apps with Task Manager like this:
- Right-click a part of the taskbar to select Task Manager on it.
- Look for overclocking apps on the Processes tab.
- Right-click any overclocking apps that are running to select the End task.
The End task option
Disable Overlays
An overlay is a graphical interface feature for third-party software you can activate in games with hotkeys. These overlays can sometimes cause compatibility conflicts with certain games. To ensure this doesn’t happen for Monster Hunter Wilds, try disabling overlays in these software packages:
- Steam
- GeForce Experience
- Discord
- AMD Radeon
The Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game option
Verify the Monster Hunter Wild Game Files
Corrupted or missing game files are another possible cause for Monster Hunter Wilds not starting on your PC. Fortunately, this is quite easy to fix with Steam’s Verify troubleshooting option. This Steam page tells you how to apply this possible fix for Monster Hunt Wilds not launching.
The Verify integrity of game files button
Other Possible Ways to Fix the Monster Hunter Wilds not Launching on Windows PCs
There are more possible ways to fix Monster Hunter Wilds not launching if the potential fixes above don’t work for you. Some of these extra potential resolutions might also work for some players:
- Start Monster Hunter Wilds directly from its game folder by double-clicking its file.
- Run Monster Hunter Wilds with administrator rights.
- Set Monster Hunter Wilds to run in Windows 8 compatibility mode.
- Update your PC’s graphical driver as covered in this KeenGamer post.
- Add the Monster Hunter Wilds game to your antivirus tool’s exclusion list.
The potential resolutions discussed above are among the best ways to fix Monster Hunter Wilds not launching on Windows PCs. They’re potential solutions confirmed to work by players who’ve needed to kick-start that game. You can also contact Monster Hunter Wilds’ help service by clicking Contact Form on this Capcom page for more potential fixes.
