[COLOR=rgb(251, 160, 38)]A [B]fatal error at the start[/B] of [I]Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[/I] on PC could be caused by issues like missing files, driver problems, or conflicts with your system. Here's a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot and resolve the issue

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Make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements for [I]FF7 Rebirth[/I]. If your system specs are too low, the game may not run.

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[*]Verify that your CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage meet the requirements.
[*]Ensure your GPU supports DirectX 12 (or the required API).
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[HEADING=2] [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]Outdated GPU drivers are a common cause of fatal errors.[/COLOR][/HEADING]

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[*][B]NVIDIA[/B]: Use [URL='https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/']GeForce Experience[/URL] or download drivers from the [URL='https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx']official NVIDIA site[/URL].
[*][B]AMD[/B]: Download the latest drivers from the AMD support page.
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[HEADING=2] [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]If you’re using a launcher like Steam or Epic Games[/COLOR][/HEADING]

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[*][B]Steam[/B]:
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[*]Right-click on the game in your library.
[*]Go to [B]Properties[/B] > [B]Installed Files[/B] > [B]Verify Integrity of Game Files[/B].
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[*][B]Epic Games[/B]:
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[*]Open the Epic Games Launcher.
[*]Go to your library, and click the three dots under the game.
[*]Select [B]Verify[/B].
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[COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]Ensure you have the latest versions of DirectX and Visual C++ redistributables[/COLOR]

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[*]Download the [B]DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer[/B] from Microsoft.
[*]Download and install the latest [B]Visual C++ Redistributables[/B] (x64).
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[COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)][B]Third-party overlays (like Discord, Steam, or GeForce Experience) can cause issues.[/B][/COLOR]

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[*]Close apps with overlays or disable their in-game features.
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       1.  Right-click the game executable (FF7Rebirth.exe).
       2. Choose [B]Run as Administrator[/B].
       3. if it works, set it permanently by right-clicking > [B]Properties[/B] > [B]Compatibility[/B] > Check [B]Run this program as an administrator[/B].
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 [COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)][B]Some antivirus software might block the game.[/B][/COLOR]

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[*]Add the game folder to your antivirus exceptions list.
[*]Temporarily disable your antivirus and see if the game launches.
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[COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)][B]Background apps or software might conflict with the game.[/B][/COLOR]

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[*]Perform a [B]clean boot[/B]:
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[*]Press [B]Win + R[/B], type msconfig, and hit Enter.
[*]Under [B]Services[/B], check [B]Hide all Microsoft services[/B], then click [B]Disable all[/B].
[*]Go to the [B]Startup[/B] tab in Task Manager and disable unnecessary apps.
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If none of the above works, reinstall the game. Ensure there's enough space on the drive where you're installing it.

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[B][COLOR=rgb(250, 197, 28)]Sometimes the game provides a log file with more details[/COLOR][/B]

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[*]Look for logs in the game directory (commonly in Documents/My Games or the installation folder).
[*]Post the error details on forums like Steam Discussions, Reddit, or the official Square Enix support site for more help.
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