Probably many of you have encountered this problem in the game launcher: Critical error. Error starting the game. The application cannot continue running. Detailed information in the log file
Let's look at the screenshot of the problem.
For example, I encountered it twice during my entire use of the game World of Tanks.
There are different solutions to this problem, from reinstalling the game to fiddling with the registry and updating Microsoft system files. All errors are written to a file WOTLauncher.log in the folder with installed game(according to the standard C:\Games\World_of_Tanks)
This instruction is suitable for checking full version, and for updating. You can check the checksums in the file manager “ ” or with a separate utility “ ” ().
Initially, you should place the downloaded checksum file () in the same directory as the installer or patch file.
The file is relevant for version 0.8.6 and patch.
In "Total Commander"
1. Go to the folder with the checksum file, select it and run it;
2. Next, a window will appear showing the progress of the scan. If no errors were found as a result of the check, then the client installer is original and was downloaded completely (not damaged);
3. If errors were found during the check, then the installer is damaged and you need to download it again.
In "MD5summer"
1. Place the file “md5summer.exe” in the folder with the checksum file and the installer;
2. In the program interface that opens, click the Verify sums button;
3. Select the required md5 file and click Open;
5. If no errors are found (which will be indicated by a green indicator), then the client installer is original and was downloaded completely (not damaged);
6.If errors were detected (red indicator), the installer is damaged and you need to download it again.
6. Solving the problem with the Critical launcher error from Wargaming (Problems when starting the client/launcher)
If a critical error occurs when you try to launch, the client crashes, or the game does not launch, follow these steps:
Install latest version drivers for your video card from the manufacturer's website:
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Install the latest version of "DirectX" for your operating system:
Download this software from the official Microsoft website:
If you do not have the following libraries installed, be sure to install them:
« Visual C++ 2008
« Visual C++ 2010» Download this software from the official Microsoft website:
« NET Framework» All of the following versions must be present in the system. Download this software from the official Microsoft website:
Possible audio problems, then install the latest drivers for your audio card from the manufacturer’s website:
7. Why doesn't the "Launcher" of the game client work? Here are more versions of solutions to problems from Wargaming
Problem 1
Description: “Critical error. Updates could not be installed. The application cannot continue to work. Detailed information is available in the log file."
Solution:
Close the game client, delete the “wargaming.net” folder by going to:
"Vista", "Windows 7" C:\Users\UserName\AppData (is a hidden folder)\Local\Temp\wargaming.net\
"Windows XP" C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\temp\wargaming.net\
(where "UserName" is your Windows account name)
You can also get to the folder without changing the visibility settings. Enter “%appdata%” (without quotes) into the address bar of Explorer, or use “TotalCommander”.
Clear the “Updates” folder located in the root directory of the game (example: C:\Games\World_of_Tanks\Updates). At the time of updating, we recommend temporarily disabling your antivirus software.
Launch Launcher. In the Launcher settings, enter port 6881 for incoming connections and activate the “Allow torrent use” setting, click OK. Restart Launcher and wait for the client to automatically update. Turn on your antivirus software. Try adding the game folder to the trusted zone of your antivirus.
First, perform a full scan of your computer for viruses.
Also try to create a new Windows account (new user) and run it under this account.
Problem 2
Description: “Critical error: Unable to download updates via http. The application cannot continue running. Detailed information is available in the log file." Published: 06/20/2013, 00:23
Players quite often have problems with crashes and errors in the game, so we will try to figure out why World of Tanks won’t start.
World of Tanks does not launch on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Error: “Critical error. Failed to install updates. The application cannot continue running. Detailed information is available in the log file"
To solve the problem you need:
Go to the directory C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp and delete the wargaming folder. Restart the launcher.
- Install the latest version of DirectX
- Reinstall Visual C++, install all versions from the official Microsoft website
- Reinstall Internet Explorer
d3dx9_43.dll not found
Paste it into the Windows\System32 folder.
Update error
The surest way is to completely delete the game client and download it again.
To the error, updates can be made by various modifications downloaded from third-party sites.
What to do if nothing helps?
You need to do some work on your system. We suggest doing this using two useful programs.
1. Update drivers with Driver Booster. This is really cool software that often helps. Updating old drivers to new ones is one of the key requirements for the normal functioning of games and programs on the computer.
You might think that Windows always alerts users when new updates are available. That's right, it shows alerts, but only for updates for Windows and the video card. But besides this, there are many more drivers that need to be updated regularly.
2. PC repair with Reimage Repair. Run this program to analyze your system for errors (and there will be 100% of them). You will then be asked to cure them, either individually or all at once.
It's always like this when you want to play your favorite game World of Tanks and the client starts to crash, especially after long-awaited updates. Usually, when entering the game, immediately after entering your login and password, then when loading a battle, then when entering the hangar, then right in battle (the most infuriating thing, isn’t it 😉) you should never put up with this! Take care of your nerves 😉 How to cope with crashes, read on...
First, let's figure it out, does WoT crash when you double-click on the game launcher?
That is, after launching the launcher, nothing happens or a white window pops up, and then, according to the developers’ idea, the game client should start, but nothing happens.
If you have just such a problem, then, since in this article we will talk about client crashes after the launcher, in other words, starting from the authorization window (login and password).
Well, let's go...
WoT crashes when starting the client
So, we launched the launcher:
entered your username and password, pressed the “ LOGIN"and here it is - crash... You are back at your desk, full of anger and disappointment... but this is not the time to sigh and be sad 
we are struggling -> here it will help us clearing cache, if this is exactly your case of a client crash, then go clear the cache, read more about clearing in the article
Well, if this is not your case, read the article further...
And in order not to waste your time, we will start with removing mods. Thus, we will establish the cause of the crashes, and here there are only two reasons, either the mods are to blame, or something is wrong with your computer (drivers, hardware). Deleted??? Let's launch and see... the crashes are gone? MODS are evil, they are to blame, how to fight, read. If the crashes remain, then read the article further or after 3 paragraphs.
Well, what can you do... first, try reinstalling the games, maybe the files are damaged, and your playful hands could have done this 😉 or some kind of virus (for example, after installing a mod pack from the left resources) especially if you magically got all kinds of Yandex browser , mail services, etc. Personally, I would immediately go download Dr.Web CureIt!® and then put my trusty hardware to be scanned by the installed antivirus. Of course it's up to you, you can get away with simply reinstalling the client.
This should help, but if this is not your case, you are welcome to read the article further...
If there are sound problems, install the latest drivers for your audio card from the manufacturer's website:
Install the latest version of DirectX for your operating system from the official Microsoft website:
If you do not have the following libraries installed Visual C++, then be sure to install them from the official Microsoft website.
Every gaming app releases an update from time to time. This action also happens with the WoT multiplayer gaming application. But what should you do if World of Tanks suddenly doesn’t start after an update?
Don't panic and delete your favorite game
The first thing you should try is to run the “exe” file located in the game’s installation folder. If no changes have occurred, then you should use the newly downloaded archive with updates and reinstall. Installation should be performed by running the archive and selecting “Install with replacement”.
More common mistake gamers sometimes have a disconnected Internet - after all, following the installation rule (download - turn off the Internet - install - restart the computer - connect the Internet - launch the game application) not everyone follows it to the end. Incorrectly installed or damaged DirectX can also be a problem.
You can fix the error by reinstalling it or installing a newer version of it.
The problem may also lie in installed old mods or cheating mod packs. If you don’t want to abandon these latest mods, then you should demolish them and re-upload them. If the computer runs on two video cards, the updated version of the game may not be able to decide which one to run better on. IN in this case It’s worth trying to launch the game with the video cards turned off one by one.
When each update is released, you should go to the game website and read the recommendations of the latest update and discuss why World of Tanks does not start after the update. In it you can find a very common remark that few people pay attention to when installing updates.
The update is released for specific software versions. If there are inconsistencies between the update file and the software (the operating version is not suitable or the computer has low technical specifications), then no reinstallation or restart can help launch the game.
You should not resort to downloading updates for the game from sites that are not representatives of this application.
Since archives may contain viruses, which can subsequently harm computer equipment and the application itself. All of the above may be an obstacle to launching the updated application. Therefore, the most important thing is to use official updates and carefully read the installation requirements.
First of all, try running the game in safe mode, which will allow you to disconnect from all modifications and check if all game files are updated and functional. This is easy to do, you just need to click on the arrow when launching the game launcher, as shown in the image below.
If it doesn’t help, then try the second option - “ Launching the game with graphic settings reset«
Plays in World Of Tanks huge amount players from all over the world and many from below sometimes having problems with the game, that is, it does not start. In this article, we will look at several errors that every player may encounter and figure out how these errors can be solved. Problems that are associated with inconsistency of system requirements, updates of drivers for the motherboard, video card, and other things will not be considered due to the fact that the information is already clear to everyone.
So, let's move on to the problems and errors when launching World Of Tanks.
When launching WOTLauncher, the message “Critical error. Failed to install updates. The application cannot continue running. Detailed information is available in the log file"
The solution to this problem consists of 3 stages:- Delete the wargaming.net folder, which can be found by following the path C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp (for Windows 7 and Vista operating systems) or C:\Documents and Settings\UseName\Local Settings\temp (for Windows XP ).
- Remove the Updates folder from the game's root directory.
- Restart the launcher and specify port number 6881 in the settings and allow it to use torrent sessions.
The World of Tanks launcher does not start, and the gear icon is constantly spinning
There are several solutions:Solution 1: reset settings Internet Explorer browser;
Solution 2: update software Java and Adobe Flash to the latest available version from the website of the manufacturer of this software;
Solution 3: try it reinstall Internet Explorer.