Finally, the long-awaited game Cyberpunk 2077 has been released. The game can confidently be called one of the most anticipated in recent years, and CDPR has truly created a high-quality product. However, some users have encountered certain issues with launching the game. For some, Cyberpunk 2077 crashes on startup, while others experience severe freezing or various errors. Let's try to figure out how to solve these problems.

Surface-level, general tips for fixing crashes and lag in Cyberpunk 2077

There are several standard tips that can help fix errors, bugs, and crashes in Cyberpunk 2077. These tips are surface-level and apply to almost all games.

1. Verify the integrity of game files. This is a crucial process that many people overlook or don't do. If the game is on Steam, simply right-click on the game in your library, go to the game's properties, and find the "verify integrity of game files" function. Wait for the process to complete, and if there are any issues, the system will automatically install the missing files.

2. Update DirectX. Make sure to update your version of DirectX to meet all the game's requirements.

3. Check the game's system requirements. It may sound trivial, but it's a very useful tip. Ensure that your computer meets the game's minimum system requirements. If the minimum requirements exceed your computer's specifications, the game will not function properly.

4. Ensure you have the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++. Ideally, it's better to reinstall this software completely. After reinstalling, everything should fall into place.

5. Make sure you have up-to-date drivers. These can be any drivers, ranging from graphics card drivers to sound drivers. Just perform a check, and everything should be fine.

6. Check the registry for errors. This is as simple as it gets, and you can use various tools for it. For example, CCleaner is excellent for this purpose!

Cyberpunk 2077 crashes: how to fix

Let's try to solve the crash issue in Cyberpunk 2077. Actually, there is no need to worry too much because this problem will soon be automatically resolved. However, if it hasn't been fixed yet, follow these instructions. This guide helps if you're playing through GOG since crashes usually occur for GOG users, but it may also help in the case of Steam:

1. Go to the launcher settings (e.g., GOG settings);

2. For GOG, click on the gear icon at the top to access the settings. Go to the "Game features" section;

3. Find the "Overlay" field. Simply uncheck it;

4. Save the changes, exit, and launch the game.

How to fix error 0xc0000142 in Cyberpunk 2077

Error 0xc0000142 in Cyberpunk 2077 occurs when there are Russian characters in the game's directory path. The path should consist of English letters only. Cyrillic characters should not be used. Example of a correct path:

D:\Games\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Cyberpunk 2077

Missing msvcp140.dll in Cyberpunk 2077: how to fix

Another error is the absence of msvcp140.dll. This problem occurs due to Microsoft Visual C++. Be sure to reinstall the program, and everything will fall into place. Cyberpunk 2077 will launch correctly.

Error 0xc000007b - troubleshooting

And the last frequently encountered problem is error 0xc000007b in Cyberpunk 2077. In this case, it's logical to simply reinstall the game, and the problem will likely be automatically resolved.