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Posted July 06, 2015
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TheEnforcerOS: Narrowed something down. Getting Witcher 3 to run was not on account of the old graphics driver, but switching back the driver which must have reset the processor setting.

I switched back to my IntelHD5500 and magically the game worked. Poor FPS and image tearing all over the place, but the game launches and is 'playable'.

I don't understand when I try to launch it with the 4GB GTX 850M the game won't boot at all, that's the dedicated graphics card which should have no trouble running it as I've seen with some YouTube examples.
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BrunoDerRabe:
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Glorgu: So, I may have found a solution, I tried running the game as an administrator and got this message:

"The Program can't start because MSVCR110.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."

So, I just downloaded and installed "Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4", restarted and now it works fine! Good luck everyone!
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BrunoDerRabe: FIX or The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt game fails to start

Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4
https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/download/details.aspx?id=30679
The Visual C++ Redistributable Packages install runtime components that are required to run C++ applications built with Visual Studio 2012.

ERROR "the programm can` t start, because of the file VCOMP110.dll" is missing on this Computer

please install vcredist_x64

located in the subfolder "_CommonRedist" of the game
Example C:\Program Files\The Witcher 3\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\__redist\MSVC2012_x64
or get it from the downloadlink above

had also this problem - the game just wouldn´t start from the GOG Galaxy Client 1.0.2.970 anymore

it comes in handy to know the path of your installationfolder for The Witcher® 3 - Wild Hunt / this enables you to start the Witcher3.exe manualy, located inside of the subfolder x64
Example C:\Program Files\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\bin\x64
I had altered/changed the installationpath within the Settings (Settings / little grey gearwheel-icon in the GOG Galaxy Client) under the Category Folders before startig the installation :
Install game to:
C:\Program Files
box checked (ticked) in front of Manage all folders manually
Download games to: C:\GOG Games\Downloads
Download extras to: C:\GOG Games\Extras

Only starting Witcher3.exe manualy results/offers in the following errormessage:
the programm can` t start, because of the file VCOMP110.dll is missing on this Computer
While trying to start the game with/within the GOG Galaxy Client this errormessage is not shown, the game will just not start - without any hint/feedback of the reason.

It looks like that even a fresh second and also any additional attempts to do a fresh installation of the game [settings used here: delete all savegames and folders] won´t execute the MSVC2012_x64.exe inside of the folder __redis automaticly [to fix the issue/add the missing file(s)]

It would be more than just useful if the developers of The Witcher® 3 - Wild Hunt would add/integrate an option (tickbox) for executing MSVC2012_x64.exe (installing) during the installationsprocess of the game anytime the game gets installed - certainly with the WARNING that the game won`t run without the installed runtime components from Visual C++ Redistributable Packages, wich are required to run C++-Applications developed with Visual Studio 2012.
The patch installation mentioned above helped me and now Witcher starts on my HD4000. Earlier when I tried to start from .exe I received error: "he programm can` t start, because of the file VCOMP110.dll is missing on this Computer"
Posted August 16, 2015
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DigitaLifeless: I tried uninstall Galaxy but not helping. But then I went to the game folder / bin / x64 and delete / rename galaxy.dll... Launch the game, a error dialog will pop out but the game ACTUALLY RUNS! xD
I only have that problem on my Windows 7, no such problem on my Windows 10 however (which didn't have Galaxy to begin with).
OMG! It worked, did everything else for hours. Just by simply deleting galaxy.dll from the x64 folder stopped the game from crashing on start up.
Posted August 17, 2015
Anyone else experiencing the game wont boot whatsoever after the newest patch? 1.08.2 the screen goes black for a split-second before it goes back to Galaxy screen i use a GeForce GTX 980 with latest drivers (355.60)

EDIT: I found a solution in case anyone else experiences the same issue, downgrade your Graphics drivers to 353.62
Post edited August 17, 2015 by Eggas
Posted August 19, 2015
Hi all,

bought the game yesterday @ GOG, installed it, started it first time, worked fine.
I played around 5 minutes just to check if all works fine, it did, shut down computer left home.
3 hours later I came back to spend a few hours with the game but surprisingly it did not start up anymore.
It´s just black, nothing else after running the witcher3.exe. CTRL+ALT+DEL isn´t working at all, only possibility to bring back the computer is to press the reset button on the case.

Tried all mentioned fixes, none is working for me so far :(

Systemconf:
i7 930, 2 x 7970, 12 GB RAM ( Tried with and without Crossfire, updated all drivers, etc etc.)

All other games I ever installed are working fine ( Dragon Age Inquisition, Crysis 1-3, Farcry series, Metro 2033 Last Light, BF4, Bioshock etc etc ), DAI was even running flawless with 50% CPU 2.8 GHZ -> 4.2 GHZ OC and RAM from 1066 to 1600 for 100 hours,

The last thing I will try is to install windows 7 ( pro 64 bit ) fresh on an old hard disk to see if it runs there , will keep u posted..

Update:

Installed Windows 7 64 bit on an another hard disk, installed latest AMD Catalyst drivers, installed Witcher 3, same result.....

Extremely disappointing !

Update2:

Starting Witcher 3 via Radeon Pro Tool done the trick for me.
I reduced GPU+memory clock on both 7970´s to 800/1300 via Radeon Pro Tool, game started and worked !
Unfortunately after 5 mins of tutorial the computer become stuck again, this time the whole screen stayed yellow, typical graphic card issue screen.
Restarted the computer, started Radeon Pro Tool, put 1,125 Volt´s on both GPU´s, 1125mhz on both cores, 1575mhz on memory clocks and tried it again.
So far all works excellent, max settings ( except hairworks and view to high ) 60 fps during tutorial !
Hopefully it will stay like this. ( AMD Cata 15.7.1 )
Post edited August 27, 2015 by Renrod
Posted August 21, 2015
i have same thing "play" on gog galaxy dont work i try reinstal game, instal things from folder _redist etc etc
when try open witcher3.exe from bin folder error (0xc0000142) ...
Posted October 07, 2015
Had problems running windows 10 and reverted to 7 twice! Installed Witcher 3 and wouldn't load! Black launch screen and error message just saying it had stopped working! So VERIFIED it and still the same ! Thought 3rd time lucky and retried the 10 install and hey presto it works! Must have been some corrupted files or missing drivers, no clue but anyway if that helps! On a plus note 10s working fine now and Witcher 3 so guess Windows has tweaked a few bits!
Posted November 17, 2015
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Eggas: Anyone else experiencing the game wont boot whatsoever after the newest patch? 1.08.2 the screen goes black for a split-second before it goes back to Galaxy screen i use a GeForce GTX 980 with latest drivers (355.60)

EDIT: I found a solution in case anyone else experiences the same issue, downgrade your Graphics drivers to 353.62
I am running with GeForce GTX 750 ti myself. Changing to 353.62 driver (750 ti version ofc) also managed to fix problem in my end.
Posted January 03, 2016
I had about 400 something hours in game. I stopped playing for a couple months and now I just got Hearts of Stone, and when i go to start the game up either through the GOG Galaxy client or manually from the game directory it comes back with this message, any idea what this means?
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Posted January 03, 2016
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jc51196: I had about 400 something hours in game. I stopped playing for a couple months and now I just got Hearts of Stone, and when i go to start the game up either through the GOG Galaxy client or manually from the game directory it comes back with this message, any idea what this means?
OK, that's weird. Best contact GOG or CDPR support directly. They should ( hopefully ) know what that gibberish means, and how to fix the issue.

And if you find a solution, please share it here, in case others encounter the same problem.
Post edited January 03, 2016 by CharlesGrey
Posted February 14, 2016
I just got the game and done all the updates,verification etc. And the game doesn't start up. I tried and checked all dll files signed in and out, and all the other known solutions, coming from various forms forums. Still doesn't start, I checked and yes I have the updat d drivers of c++, video drivers and and and and, enough memory hard drive and RAM.. All checked - still no luck at all. Now that's no fun and I am an avid player and have other games running on the same Laptop with no problems. Games should not be sold if they have such a huge range of issues and you might get lucky if you get good drivers. I thought we are out of the Stone Age and luck has nothing to do with it. I am not happy as this was a birthday present and it's not working. Thanks goodness for sky rim and my other games that do run on the same laptop.
Posted February 14, 2016
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avandewyck: I just got the game and done all the updates,verification etc. And the game doesn't start up. I tried and checked all dll files signed in and out, and all the other known solutions, coming from various forms forums. Still doesn't start, I checked and yes I have the updat d drivers of c++, video drivers and and and and, enough memory hard drive and RAM.. All checked - still no luck at all. Now that's no fun and I am an avid player and have other games running on the same Laptop with no problems. Games should not be sold if they have such a huge range of issues and you might get lucky if you get good drivers. I thought we are out of the Stone Age and luck has nothing to do with it. I am not happy as this was a birthday present and it's not working. Thanks goodness for sky rim and my other games that do run on the same laptop.
Try writing to support:
https://www.gog.com/support/contact/technical_issues_with_games/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt

Normally they should help you figure out the problem, it might take some time and they might propose some solutions you already tried first but it might be worth the try.
(Also if you just got it less than a month ago, and support can't help you get the game working, you can get a refund for the game)
Posted February 14, 2016
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avandewyck: I just got the game and done all the updates,verification etc. And the game doesn't start up. I tried and checked all dll files signed in and out, and all the other known solutions, coming from various forms forums. Still doesn't start, I checked and yes I have the updat d drivers of c++, video drivers and and and and, enough memory hard drive and RAM.. All checked - still no luck at all. Now that's no fun and I am an avid player and have other games running on the same Laptop with no problems. Games should not be sold if they have such a huge range of issues and you might get lucky if you get good drivers. I thought we are out of the Stone Age and luck has nothing to do with it. I am not happy as this was a birthday present and it's not working. Thanks goodness for sky rim and my other games that do run on the same laptop.
Plain and simple, it's not luck. Most people have zero problems getting the game up and running. most issues turn out to be out of date software or hardware on the user's end. That's not the publisher, developer or distributor's fault. If you want community help, though you need to post your computer specs and the steps you've taken, rather than "I did all that was posted here" because 1, you may have missed something, and 2, we might not know "All that is here" or some things that were posted here could have been counter productive. I hope this helps you in the future when asking for help on a game or software, as all the information will make it FAR more simple for someone to help you. Also, not bashing the software or game developer because you, in the minority, haven't figured out what you're doing wrong will help people take a more kindly attitude when helping.
Posted February 14, 2016
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avandewyck: I just got the game and done all the updates,verification etc. And the game doesn't start up. I tried and checked all dll files signed in and out, and all the other known solutions, coming from various forms forums. Still doesn't start, I checked and yes I have the updat d drivers of c++, video drivers and and and and, enough memory hard drive and RAM.. All checked - still no luck at all. Now that's no fun and I am an avid player and have other games running on the same Laptop with no problems. Games should not be sold if they have such a huge range of issues and you might get lucky if you get good drivers. I thought we are out of the Stone Age and luck has nothing to do with it. I am not happy as this was a birthday present and it's not working. Thanks goodness for sky rim and my other games that do run on the same laptop.
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paladin181: Plain and simple, it's not luck. Most people have zero problems getting the game up and running. most issues turn out to be out of date software or hardware on the user's end. That's not the publisher, developer or distributor's fault. If you want community help, though you need to post your computer specs and the steps you've taken, rather than "I did all that was posted here" because 1, you may have missed something, and 2, we might not know "All that is here" or some things that were posted here could have been counter productive. I hope this helps you in the future when asking for help on a game or software, as all the information will make it FAR more simple for someone to help you. Also, not bashing the software or game developer because you, in the minority, haven't figured out what you're doing wrong will help people take a more kindly attitude when helping.
I did not mend to be bashing anybody and sorry if I came over harsh .... as I am sure the people who played the game its good, but I have also seen the equal amount of folks with the exact same issue - so you telling me that 100s of folks just not checking the specs, what I was saying that all known solutions were checked - from rendering options to dll deletion etc. - and yes I could have over looked something as I sat all night trying to figure it out, so from that point you are correct - but the same time - a game should not be so difficult to install that it takes a whole forum to help out especially if its a known issue from all vendors, as I also did a cross vendor check. So, what I would like is that the vendors / programmers lesson to all of your guys help, update the game approbriately and pay the people who actually helped out with the issue. In the mean time I will continue to figure out whats wrong. Again sorry if it offended anybody just was not being diplomatic after a long night with no sleep... thank you for trying and I do appreciate your honest opinion.
Post edited February 14, 2016 by avandewyck
Posted February 14, 2016
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paladin181: Plain and simple, it's not luck. Most people have zero problems getting the game up and running. most issues turn out to be out of date software or hardware on the user's end. That's not the publisher, developer or distributor's fault. If you want community help, though you need to post your computer specs and the steps you've taken, rather than "I did all that was posted here" because 1, you may have missed something, and 2, we might not know "All that is here" or some things that were posted here could have been counter productive. I hope this helps you in the future when asking for help on a game or software, as all the information will make it FAR more simple for someone to help you. Also, not bashing the software or game developer because you, in the minority, haven't figured out what you're doing wrong will help people take a more kindly attitude when helping.
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avandewyck: I did not mend to be bashing anybody and sorry if I came over harsh .... as I am sure the people who played the game its good, but I have also seen the equal amount of folks with the exact same issue - so you telling me that 100s of folks just not checking the specs, what I was saying that all known solutions were checked - from rendering options to dll deletion etc. - and yes I could have over looked something as I sat all night trying to figure it out, so from that point you are correct - but the same time - a game should not be so difficult to install that it takes a whole forum to help out especially if its a known issue from all vendors, as I also did a cross vendor check. So, what I would like is that the vendors / programmers lesson to all of your guys help, update the game approbriately and pay the people who actually helped out with the issue. In the mean time I will continue to figure out whats wrong. Again sorry if it offended anybody just was not being diplomatic after a long night with no sleep... thank you for trying and I do appreciate your honest opinion.
I agree with paladin. To put it in perspective. more than 2 million copies for PC were sold. So maybe 600 people had an issue. that 6 on 20000 people. That's like 0,0003% of all copies. Does that matter? Yes it does, because everyone wants to play the game they bought. plain and simple. That's what makes pcs so difficult. The many different soft- and hardware combinations. can give issues. Write a ticket to customer support here on GOG I'd say and they will do everything they can to help you.
Posted February 15, 2016
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avandewyck: I did not mend to be bashing anybody and sorry if I came over harsh .... as I am sure the people who played the game its good, but I have also seen the equal amount of folks with the exact same issue - so you telling me that 100s of folks just not checking the specs, what I was saying that all known solutions were checked - from rendering options to dll deletion etc. - and yes I could have over looked something as I sat all night trying to figure it out, so from that point you are correct - but the same time - a game should not be so difficult to install that it takes a whole forum to help out especially if its a known issue from all vendors, as I also did a cross vendor check. So, what I would like is that the vendors / programmers lesson to all of your guys help, update the game approbriately and pay the people who actually helped out with the issue. In the mean time I will continue to figure out whats wrong. Again sorry if it offended anybody just was not being diplomatic after a long night with no sleep... thank you for trying and I do appreciate your honest opinion.
I appreciate your response. I'd love to help you, as would many others who are technically inclined on this forum. :D As stated in the post above, less than 1% of owners posted problems with the game in this fashion. It's not a common problem, but common enough. Tech support here is also pretty good if they ever actually get back to you.
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