[Windows 11 Official Release] Couldn't start the game 0301 C000007B ()

Doesn't work, the smartguard is incompatible with Windows 11 stock version.

 

same problem, i did all updates too

 

same problem
any resolve?

 

same problem, any solution?

 

https://forum.gameznetwork.com/threads/fixing-most-errors.238741/

 

Tried that twice now. Didn't do anything. Like some people before, I assume it's a compatibility problem with Smart Guard? I'm running a fresh and all up to date windows 11, don't suppose any problems with my os are to fault.

 

Just find it odd, that you say that you have tried that list, when the last item on the list, is about the smartguard

 

I know it's been a while, but I hope you're still somewhat active and reading this. Have you gotten any answer from the smartguard support? I am having the same issue, running Win11 21H2.
All the things I have done so far, had no effect. my drivers are up to date etc. would be cool if someone had any idea why the smartguard service can't start..

 

Please check the first of my Fixing Errors Links, in my signature. The solution at the end might lend some help.

 

I tried your tips, but sadly none of them worked for me. I always end up getting the 0301 C000007B () error.

 

Makes me wonder why they did update smartguard then..


But if there's nothing I can do, guess the best thing is to wait and eventually check back.
Just in case, could CPU virtualization be an issue? I use it for Hyper-V. Maybe smartguard doesn't like that..?

 

I found the cause of the error (in my case).

Since I use Hyper-V for my work, I have to rely on AMD's virtualization feature in the BIOS/UEFI, which is called SVM.
Apparently smartguard doesn't like virtualization features and straight up gives me the error code above. I turned off SVM in the BIOS, rebooted my system and the game started without any hesitation.
For testing purposes, I rebooted to BIOS again, turned on SVM and the game refused to start again.

TL;DR - smartguard doesn't like virtualization features (SVM/VT-X) being turned on.

 

@cazius I know things can be frustrating at times, even I take a "chat dump" on occasion. However it isn't "really easy" to figure out why something is happening, unless you are there in person, and can check the computer setup, software, hardware, as well as BIOS settings.

This is the reason I asked you to make a search, what I actually meant was to make a websearch, because that's where I found a possible solution for your graphics card.

In regards to the W11 problem:

If you check the Windows version, you will see if you have the version build that GamezBD supports or not.