Initialization of a required library failed at program startup.
As soon as I launch Office or a game, it quits.
Check the app causing the error and whether it has been recently updated.
If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.
As soon as I launch Office or a game, it quits.
Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes
Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.
Initialization of a required library failed at program startup.
Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes
Check points: Try launching the same app multiple times to see if the reset failure goes away.
If you are experiencing “game crashing” symptoms, possible causes include game file or driver issues, overlays, or background app conflicts. Check error messages, game files, graphics drivers, overlays and hardware stability in that order.
If “computer slows down” repeatedly, it is better to narrow it down to excessive background processes and insufficient storage space rather than changing several settings at once. First look for CPU, memory, and disk bottlenecks in Task Manager and check startup programs, storage space, and temperature.
Content review date: 2026-10-07