# Launcher doesn't start - "Application was unable to start properly (0xc000007b)"

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**Category:** Platform & Builds\
**Tags:** launcher-not-startin, unreal-engine, crash, UE4, question\
**Created:** [June 30, 2015, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/launcher-doesnt-start-application-was-unable-to-start-properly-0xc000007b/323562 "2015-06-30T15:27:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 30, 2015, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/launcher-doesnt-start-application-was-unable-to-start-properly-0xc000007b/323562/2 "2015-06-30T17:25:47Z")

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Hey Ownelek,

I am assuming have you already taken a look at our ‘Launcher Troubleshooting Guide’ already, since you provided us with your ‘dxdiag’ as requested in the guide?

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Let me know if you solved your issue or if you still need further help.

Thanks,

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