Crashes & bad_module_info
Libraries before fixes
Install before BattlEye fixes. Reboot after install.
- Visual C++ Redistributable (All-in-One)TechPowerUp bundle — install as admin.
- VC++ official (Microsoft)Fallback official x64 build.
- DirectX End-User RuntimeLegacy DirectX components.
- Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)Clean GPU driver reinstall.
bad_module_info
Symptoms: Instant crash, bad_module_info in Event Viewer.
- DDU + clean GPU driver.
- Steam → verify DayZ.
- Leave Steam beta.
- Report to Bohemia feedback.
Crash to desktop (CE) without a message
Symptoms: Silent crash.
- Remove launch mods for test.
- Reset Documents\DayZ profile folder.
- Disable HAGS in Windows.
- Cap FPS for test.
Memory allocation failed / Out of memory
Symptoms: OOM on load.
- Free RAM, 16GB+ recommended.
- Page file system managed.
- Lower view distance.
Unable to create DXGI swapchain / DirectX
Symptoms: DirectX swapchain error.
- Update GPU + VC++ + DirectX.
- Try windowed mode.
- Disable fullscreen optimizations.
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