FiveM 'Exception, unhandled'

What is the issue you’re having?

This is my first time trying to use FiveM and once I open the application it connects to the rockstar launcher and then it comes up with the ‘Exception, unhandled’ error and doesn’t open the application.

What have you tried already to fix the issue?

Uninstalling FiveM

What server did you get this issue on?

N/A

Error screenshot(s)

Windows version

Windows 11

System specifications

GeForce RTX 4060, 13th Gen Intel I7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Antivirus software

Windows Security

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

CfxCrashDump_2025_04_16_20_30_06.zip (71.6 KB)

Additional comments

I’m pretty new to PC file stuff so all help for this is appreciated. Other information can also be provided.

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I have fixed the issue now.

How ?

For me it was because I didn’t have steam open whilst trying to run FiveM.