How to Fix Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Not Launching, Crashing, or Freezing

To fix Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII not launching, crashing, or freezing, you can try updating your graphics card, running the game as an administrator, or allowing it in your antivirus.

You can also try disabling overlays/conflicting programs, repairing/verifying the game files, or updating Windows.

CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION is an updated version of a popular prequel to FINAL FANTASY VII that has improved graphics and audio.

The game follows the story of Zack Fair, a young warrior who is admired by others and is connected to the main character, Cloud.

It tells the full story of Zack’s dreams, honor, and legacy. It is a grand tale that has been updated for an HD remaster.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII not launching, crashing, freezing, or having a white/black screen.

• Fix 1: Update your graphics card
• Fix 2: Run Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII as an administrator
• Fix 3: Allow Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII in your antivirus
• Fix 4: Disable overlays/conflicting programs
• Fix 5: Repair/verify the game files
• Fix 6: Update Windows to the latest version

Fix 1: Update your graphics card

• For Nvidia: Visit https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/download/ > Download Now > open the app > sign up or log in > Drivers > Download.
• For AMD: Visit https://www.amd.com/en/support > Download > open the app > follow the on-screen instructions to update your graphics card.

Fix 2: Run Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII as an administrator

1. Navigate to your Steam library.
2. Right-click Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII > Properties > Local Files > Browse.
3. Right-click Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program as an administrator > Enable > OK > Launch the game.

Fix 3: Allow Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII in your antivirus

• Open the Windows settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage ransomware protection > Allow an app through Controlled folder access > Add an allowed app > Browse all apps > select Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII app > Open.
• Open the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall > Change settings > Allow another app… > Browse… > select Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII app > Add.
• Turn off Real-time protection: Open the Windows settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Real-time protection > Off.

Fix 4: Disable overlays/conflicting programs

• Navigate to your Steam library > right-click Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII > Properties > Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game > Disable.
• Open Nvidia GeForce Experience > Settings > General > In-Game Overlay > Disable.
• Open Steam > Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache.
• Unplug the Logitech or Thrustmaster racing wheel.
• End the task for Razer Synapse or MSI Dragon Center.
• Close all of your tabs to free up RAM and relaunch the game.

Fix 5: Repair/verify the game files

1. Navigate to your Steam library.
2. Right-click Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII > Properties > Local Files.
3. Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.
4. Launch Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII.

Fix 6: Update Windows to the latest version

1. Search for “Check for updates” using Windows Search.
2. Update Windows to the latest version.
3. Launch Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII.

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