| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | | The client is trying to reach NCSoft. Apply a private server launcher or use --auth-url parameter. | | Crash on launch (0xc000007b) | Missing Visual C++ Redistributables (2013, 2015-2022). Install x86/x64 versions. | | No sound / crackling audio | Disable "Exclusive Mode" in Windows sound settings for your output device. | | Stuck at "Loading UI" | Delete %LOCALAPPDATA%\WildStar\ShaderCache and AddonSaveData.json . | | DirectX error on startup | Run -dx9 flag (not recommended) or update your GPU drivers. The client defaults to DX11. |
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