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The game isn't launching properly.

The game isn't launching properly.

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ivakabgbg
Member
143
08-08-2025, 12:38 PM
#1
Payday 2 isn't launching properly. When I attempt to start it, a black screen appears and the game halts. Steam indicates it's active until it stops. After a full reinstall, the issue persists, but changing the resolution didn't resolve it. Anyone know what's going on or where to look for help? Thanks, Rick.
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ivakabgbg
08-08-2025, 12:38 PM #1

Payday 2 isn't launching properly. When I attempt to start it, a black screen appears and the game halts. Steam indicates it's active until it stops. After a full reinstall, the issue persists, but changing the resolution didn't resolve it. Anyone know what's going on or where to look for help? Thanks, Rick.

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siyo1999
Junior Member
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08-28-2025, 07:03 PM
#2
Have you ever used any additional modifications? Hoxhud, for example.
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siyo1999
08-28-2025, 07:03 PM #2

Have you ever used any additional modifications? Hoxhud, for example.

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catseecoo
Senior Member
662
08-28-2025, 07:59 PM
#3
Yes, I had HOX data but it's likely gone now.
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catseecoo
08-28-2025, 07:59 PM #3

Yes, I had HOX data but it's likely gone now.

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xXDeadEliteXx
Junior Member
18
09-02-2025, 07:46 PM
#4
Occasionally files remain even after reinstalling the game. Check your PayDay 2 folder at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\PAYDAY 2. Look for a folder called Hoxhud and two DLL files named IPHLPAPI.dll and PD2APIDLL1.dll. Remove these three to confirm they’re gone.
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xXDeadEliteXx
09-02-2025, 07:46 PM #4

Occasionally files remain even after reinstalling the game. Check your PayDay 2 folder at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\PAYDAY 2. Look for a folder called Hoxhud and two DLL files named IPHLPAPI.dll and PD2APIDLL1.dll. Remove these three to confirm they’re gone.

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SkyWarsPro___
Member
200
09-02-2025, 09:07 PM
#5
I deleted all files from that folder and then reinstalled the game (moved it off your desktop first)
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SkyWarsPro___
09-02-2025, 09:07 PM #5

I deleted all files from that folder and then reinstalled the game (moved it off your desktop first)