Crysis 3 Not Launching

  1. Crysis 3 Not Launching Windows 10
  2. Crysis 3 Not Launching
  3. Crysis 3 Not Launching Windows 10
  4. Crysis 3 Not Launching Steam
  5. How To Fix Crysis 3 Not Launching

I tried reinstalling the VCredist x64 and x86 included with Crysis but still no luck. I checked the details and there a few changes, not really sure what it means or if it is relevant. Thanks for trying to help. I hope there is a way to get the game working. Description Faulting application name: Crysis.exe, version: 1.1.1.6115, time stamp. So I installed crysis 3 and the first time I tried to open it I saw the logo, then a black window opened (not full screen) and then I got the 'Crysis 3 has stopped working' and windows trying to find a solution thing.


Crysis 3 Not Launching Windows 10

Dirt 3 not starting or crashing after launch seems to be a common problem with Windows 7 and 8 x64 versions, here is how you can fix it
  • First thing you'll need is a Microsoft Live Account, get it here (click the image below) :

  • If possible do a reinstall of Dirt 3 (in case your installation was corrupt)
  • Download and install OpenAL Installer (this copies OpenAL.dll file to your system)
  • Get the DirectX fiiles needed for the game by running this web installer
  • Get Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64) OR Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) depending on your OS
  • Get Rapture 3D for Dirt 3 by clicking the image below (not essential)

How to fix crysis 3 not launching

Crysis 3 Not Launching

  • This is the most important step, uninstall all Games for Windows LIVE software present in your system, get a fresh copy of Games for Windows LIVE client by clicking the image below (a web-installer), after downloading it right-click on it and select 'Run as administrator', let it download and install the files

Crysis 3 Not Launching Windows 10


Crysis 3 Not Launching Steam


  • After installation completes run Games For Windows and sign in to your account, now you can either exit the app or leave it minimized
  • Now to open the game, (important step) right-click on dirt3.exe in the game's installation folder or on your desktop shortcut and select 'Run as administrator' and wait for it (you will have to run it as administrator every time), these steps worked for me
  • Now if it fails to open the game try opening dirt3.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 7 or Windows Xp and it should work with any one of them
  • Enjoy playing Dirt 3! Comment for more Help.

How To Fix Crysis 3 Not Launching