12-25-2025, 09:28 AM
I just purchased a new PC gaming rig with an RTX 4070 and the latest drivers, but a specific AAA title consistently crashes to desktop during the initial loading screen without any error message. I've verified the game files through the launcher, updated Windows, and even did a clean reinstall of my graphics drivers using DDU. For others who have solved similar startup crashes, what troubleshooting steps did you find most effective beyond the basics? Could this be related to specific Windows services, background applications, or even the game's anti-cheat software? I'm also wondering if a BIOS update for my motherboard is a necessary but risky step.