If you're stuck in the "CMD flicker" loop where the game refuses to start, try these community-vetted tactics: The DLL Restoration: Check your Windows Security Protection History uplay_r1_loader64.dll is blocked, select Action > Allow/Keep The "Systemdetection" Tactic: Navigate to your installation folder ( \src\SYSTEM ) and move or delete systemdetection.dll . Users on Steam Community report this as a "magical" fix for launch failures. The Admin Override: Blacklist_Launcher.exe Blacklist_Launcher_d3d11.exe Run as Administrator The Installation Drive:
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