How to Fix Monster Hunter Wilds Not Launch, Start, or Open on PC?

When Monster Hunter Wilds just won’t start, it can be frustrating. Here are clear steps to troubleshoot the issue and get you back in the game.

Solution 1: Restart Computer

A quick restart can clear minor glitches. Once the system reboots, try launching the game.

Solution 2: Delete Crash Report Files

1. Right-click the game, select “Manage,” then “Browse Local Files.”
2. Look for crashreport.exe and crashreport.dll.
3. Copy these files to your desktop in case you need them later.
4. Remove them from the installation folder, then attempt to launch the game.

If the issue persists, restore the files from the desktop backup.

Solution 3: Enable Debug Mode in NVIDIA Control Panel

1. Right-click on the desktop, open “NVIDIA Control Panel.”
2. In “Help,” select “Enable Debug Mode.”
3. Launch the game and check for any improvement.

Solution 4: Allow Game Through Antivirus

Windows Security:

1. Go to “Settings” > “Privacy & Security” > “Windows Security” > “Virus & Threat Protection.”
2. Click “Manage Ransomware Protection” > “Allow an App Through Controlled Folder Access.”
3. Add the game’s .exe file.

For third-party antivirus software, add the game to the exceptions list.

Solution 5: Run Game as Administrator

1. Locate the game’s .exe file, right-click, and select “Properties.”
2. In the “Compatibility” tab, check “Run this program as an administrator,” then apply.

Solution 6: Update Graphics Drivers

• NVIDIA: Go to the NVIDIA website to download the latest drivers.
• AMD: Uninstall the current drivers, restart your PC, then install the latest version.

Solution 7: Run Game on Dedicated Graphics Card

1. Open “Graphics Settings” via Windows search.
2. Add the game’s .exe file, then select “High Performance.”

Solution 8: Verify Game Files on Steam

1. Open Steam.
2. Right-click the game, choose “Properties.”
3. Go to “Installed Files.”
4. Select “Verify Integrity of Game Files” to check for any corrupted files.

Solution 9: Change DirectX Version

1. Right-click the game in Steam, go to “Properties.”
2. Under launch options, type -dx11 or -dx12 and test each version.

Solution 10: Update Windows

Go to “Settings” > “Windows Update” and select “Check for Updates.”

Keeping Windows updated can resolve compatibility issues.

Solution 11: Install Visual C++ Redistributable Files

1. Download both x86 and x64 versions of the Visual C++ files from the Microsoft site.
2. Install them, restart your computer, and relaunch the game.

Solution 12: Disable Extra Hardware and Overlays

• Unplug unnecessary external devices (e.g., controllers, additional monitors).
• Disable overlays like Steam, Discord, or GeForce Experience.

Solution 13: Increase Virtual Memory

1. Search “Advanced System Settings” in Windows, navigate to “Performance” settings.
2. In “Advanced,” increase virtual memory based on your RAM.
3. Restart the PC afterward.

Solution 14: Reinstall the Game

If all else fails, uninstall and reinstall the game. If possible, install it on a different drive for a fresh start.

One of these steps should get you back into the game.