FiveM won't start after latest update (mf.dll error code 998)

mattzero · 2018-11-21T19:37:32.812Z

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GTA V version? After Hours
Up to date? Yes
Legit or Pirate copy? Legit
Steam/CD/Social Club? CD
Windows version? Windows 7
Did you try to delete caches.xml and try again? Yes
Error screenshot (if any)
System specifications
i5-4460 3.2GHz
8 GB DDR3
Radeon R9 200 series
What did you do to get this issue? Launched FiveM
What server did you get this issue on?
CitizenFX.log file CitizenFX.log (1.4 KB)

.dmp files/report IDs Was not generated

If an issue with starting:
GTA V folder screenshot

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GTA V/update/x64/dlcpacks screenshot

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Filepath to FiveM folderC:\Users\Matthew\AppData\Local\FiveM\FiveM.app
FiveM client folder screenshot

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Did you try to disable/uninstall your Anti-virus?

Also add what you already tried so far.

Reinstall FiveM
Verified GTAV installation
Uninstalled and Reinstalled Windows Media Features

Hi everyone,

Since the latest update, I can’t start the game. It was working perfectly fine earlier today.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

M

system · 2018-11-21T19:37:33.575Z

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fakenha · 2018-11-21T19:43:33.975Z

im have same problem, after update.

mattzero · 2018-11-21T20:03:19.612Z

I tried reinstalling Media Features following others who had this issue. Still not working. :’(

Bieluu · 2018-11-21T20:10:03.723Z

I have the same problem and i was in game like 2 hours ago ! I cant launch game from now

d0p3t · 2018-11-21T20:35:35.024Z

FiveM developers are aware and looking into it.

Please be patient. Thank you

caswrc · 2018-11-21T20:36:44.313Z

idem same error since update !!!

Reinstal GTA5 and fiveM and same error !

Windows 7 for me !

RekHavok · 2018-11-21T20:50:01.235Z

I am seeing this everywhere… I have had the exact same problem after updating just a few minutes ago. Its got to have something to do with the new update and lets just hope FiveM have a solution and quick. Also yeh it seems to only be Win 7 people seeing this problem.

d0p3t · 2018-11-21T20:53:31.546Z

I highly suggest that anyone with Windows 7 updates to Windows 10.

You should still be able to FOR FREE https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/

It does not only reduce the amount of crashes/errors you get with FiveM, but also other software. You’ll be able to enjoy optimizations to games and applications that are only possible on Windows 10.

Moreover, Microsoft will not update Windows 7 anymore at the end of 2019.

This doesn’t mean that this error isn’t fixable, it would just make your whole PC experience much better. The “I don’t trust Windows 10” argument doesn’t hold up either.

Explorer_Petit · 2018-11-21T20:58:11.176Z

Same here.

IceHax · 2018-11-21T20:58:47.614Z

completely agree with you!

Rawffles · 2018-11-21T20:59:33.174Z

I’m just completely content with Windows 7, I tested both versions in closed development and I’ve just always preferred Windows 7.

Explorer_Petit · 2018-11-21T21:00:20.096Z

Same here.
Windows 7 is much better

Scott_Smith · 2018-11-21T21:01:33.428Z

Im on windows 7 pro. im so glad im not the only one having this problem aswell and im not updating to windows 10 just to play FiveM. Hope a fix comes out very soon as love playing FiveM

lukas_thomson · 2018-11-21T21:01:59.218Z

is there no other way you can fix this problem without updating your pc to windows 10?

Explorer_Petit · 2018-11-21T21:02:29.413Z

Last time I updated to 10, it lagged my PC. Exactly why I am not doing it.

mattzero · 2018-11-21T21:02:38.439Z

It was just a suggestion. The post said it was fixable.

d0p3t · 2018-11-21T21:03:00.928Z

Not at the moment. Be patient please.

Scott_Smith · 2018-11-21T21:03:50.400Z

is this new update to do with windows 10 side or just for FiveM

IceHax · 2018-11-21T21:04:52.855Z

the problem is none of the developers have access to a windows 7 machine to debug this, so if you want this to be fixed then you’ll have to be patient, unless you wanna send a free windows 7 desktop their way.