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Why is Uplay not launching games?

Users may encounter issues running Ubisoft games on their PC due to some errors affecting Uplay’s performance. The most common cause for the Uplay not launching games is missing DLL files. When the DLL files are not intact, it can prevent Uplay from working correctly. Other factors that may be responsible for Uplay not being able to launch games are:

Interference from third-party apps – Third-party apps such as antivirus software and others can impede the activities of the Ubisoft launcher on your PC. Likewise, they can use the system resources and bandwidth available to run other applications. Corrupt Uplay cache –  The local cache files for the Uplay client on your computer can become old and corrupt. Hence, it blocks the ability to run games on the Uplay app. Issues with Windows update – Some users can encounter issues with their Uplay app after updating their OS to a specific build. It is.m because some Windows updates come with bugs that affect apps running on the computer. Outdated graphics driver – It is common to encounter issues with your game launcher if your graphics driver is not up-to-date.

These causes can vary for different users. Nevertheless, you can fix the above causes by troubleshooting your PC.

What can I do if Uplay is not launching games?

Go through the following preliminary checks before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps:

Turn off background apps running on your PC. Disable antivirus software services. Restart your PC and check if Uplay can launch games.

If the problem persists, proceed with the solutions provided below:

1. Update your graphics drivers

Check our guide on how to update drivers on Windows 11 for other methods you can use. If you aren’t sure about updating your drivers manually, we also recommend you use an automated method to keep things simple and fast. SPONSORED

2. Run Uplay Client as an Administrator

Running Uplay as an administrator can fix any permissions issues impeding its performance. If you have problems with the steps above, read about what to do if you can’t run apps as administrators on your PC. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

3. Run in Compatibility mode

Running the Uplay client in compatibility mode will fix any barriers from the game version and update errors. If you run an old version of the app on your PC, check the ways to play old games on Windows 10/11.

4. Clear Uplay’s cache

Clearing the cache file on your PC will delete the corrupt files affecting the Uplay client.

5. Disable Windows Defender

Disabling the Windows Defender service on your PC can fix any interference it is causing to the Uplay client. You can read our article on what to do if Windows Firewall blocks a port or program on your computer. Our readers may also be interested in fixing the Uplay not installed error on your PC and get it working again. Likewise, you can check how to update Uplay games on your device. Do not hesitate to leave your questions or suggestions in the comments section if you have any.

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