The game requires Visual C++ Redistributables. Download and install both the x86 and x64 versions of Visual C++ 2012 from Microsoft’s official website.
Before downloading third-party files, try these proven manual adjustments that often resolve the issue by clearing old configuration files or bypassing the broken launcher. 1. The "VideoDetection.dll" Workaround
Common symptoms include:
You click the desktop icon, the small launcher window appears for a second, and then—nothing. No game, no error message, just silence.