Getting the following error message when I try to launch the game:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\FW1FontWrapper_x64.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. Error status 0xc0000428.
When I click ok, the message just pops up again about five seconds later. Meanwhile, the game itself it giving me “Unexpected Server Error” messages when it attempts to log in.
I assume the second issue is more of a launch day/large queue issue, but I need that first error in layman’s terms as I’ve got no idea how to fix it.
I’m getting the same message. I already tried running repair, then uninstalled/reinstalled, and restarting my computer but none of that helped, still getting the error message.
Virus scan
Re-image
CMD Prompt - Restore Health Command
Unistalled/Clean installed Geforce Ex
Re-installed current Graphics drivers (on current)
Scan/Repaired Game
Uninstalled/clean installed game
Still getting message. Game doesnt even load at this point, just crashes/freezes.
I was getting this, just closed out all of my programs that were running in the background (Razer Synapse, ROG Armoury, etc.) and it works now. I don’t care right now to take the time to figure out exactly which program was causing the issue, but it’s definitely something to be aware of if anyone else is having the problem.
ive done all that too, do yall have missing .dll’s? im getting .dll errors too and wondering if it is because on windows 11 insider preview build? what windows yall running?
Same, running updates to see if that helps, also may move ow install to system drive see if that helps, I just saw that dudes reply about killing all programs so I’ll try that too, but not much running.
I’ve given that a thought, but I’m honestly not sure what I can safely close out without bricking something and needing to restart which at that point I’d be back to square one.
Windows update worked for me, I’m on build 25211.rs prerelease 220923-1354, still installed on second drive only driver utilities (nvidia crap, razer crap, ) and dragon center running
edit: launches fine now, but zero in queue a head of you in queue so…at least it launches, i guess servers down as is tradition for blizz launches lol
double edit: i did have to uninstall msi after burner and some mobo driver software to get latest windows rc to install, idk if that is related, maybe check if you have those installed?
What exactly have you closed out? It’s one thing to say you closed out everything, it’s another to actually say it.
If you start listing programs, maybe some of us with the issue can actually come to a conclusion on what is causing problems, cause we sure as hell aren’t getting answers from Blizzard.
EDIT: Xbox Game Bar. Closed that out in the task manager, error message didn’t pop up.
Now I’m just stuck at “In Queue: 0 players ahead of you” but it’s the first real progress I’ve had.
Just had the same issue “C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\FW1FontWrapper_x64.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error”
What i did
1 ) scan and repair overwatch ( Yeah, i know some of you already tried that )
2 ) I do use Norton 360
In Settings, Antivirus and in “scans and risks” tab, look for the line “Items to Exclude from Auto-Protect, Script Control, Behavioral Protection and Download Intelligence Detection”
Click on the right to “configure” and i did add the OverWatch folder.
Closed and restarted the game ( didn’t even restart the computer )
I don’t have the error anymore
I’m getting same error, when pressing first keystroke on connecting screen. It’s complaining about Samsung Easy Printer Manager (CDAKEYMonitor64.dll). I have to kill CDASrv.exe which is part of Samsung printer management application. Obviously Overwatch 2 is doing some extensive checks for other apps as part of anti cheat maybe? Other games don’t have these issues.