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What is the issue you’re having?

i cant launch fivem

What have you tried already to fix the issue?

yes i have reinstalled fivem and gta v

What server did you get this issue on?

when i launch fivem

Error screenshot(s)


Windows version

Windows 11

System specifications

ryzen 7

Antivirus software

No.

CitizenFX crash zip file (‘Save information’ on a crash)

CfxCrashDump_2025_04_22_19_21_13.zip (54.2 KB)

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Try opening and loading GTA:O vanilla (without FiveM) at least once before continuing