GameLoop Crashing Fix 2026: How to Stop GameLoop from Crashing

GameLoop crashes fall into two categories: crashes on launch (GameLoop won't even open) and mid-game crashes (GameLoop starts but closes during gameplay). Each has different causes and different fixes. This guide covers both.

Symptom Diagnosis: Which Crash Are You Experiencing?

SymptomLikely CauseJump To
GameLoop closes immediately on launchCorrupt install, VT-x disabled, or runtime conflictFix 1–3
GameLoop crashes during game loading screenMemory insufficient or GPU driver issueFix 4–5
GameLoop crashes mid-game (random timing)Overheating, driver instability, or RAM issueFix 6–8
Crash with a specific error codeSee error code table belowError Codes
Only crashes in specific game, not othersGame file corruptionFix 9
Crash after Windows UpdateDriver regressionFix 5
Crash when switching between appsMemory pressure or overlay conflictFix 7–8

Fix 1: Kill Zombie GameLoop Processes

A previous crash often leaves background processes running. These block a fresh launch and cause an immediate re-crash.

Steps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
  2. Click the Details tab (not the Processes tab)
  3. Look for and End Task on ALL of these:
  1. After killing all, wait 10 seconds, then launch GameLoop fresh

Why this works: GameLoop uses multiple background services. If any of them didn't close cleanly during the previous crash, the next launch attempt tries to start a second instance — which immediately fails.

Fix 2: Run GameLoop as Administrator

Many crashes are caused by permission errors — GameLoop tries to write to protected folders or access system resources it doesn't have rights to.

Permanent fix:

  1. Right-click the GameLoop shortcut on your desktop
  2. Click Properties → Compatibility tab
  3. Check "Run this program as an administrator"
  4. Click Apply, then OK

Now GameLoop always launches elevated. This solves crashes caused by write errors to %AppData%\GameLoop and GPU driver access issues.

Fix 3: Enable VT-x / AMD-V in BIOS (Required)

GameLoop uses hardware virtualization to run Android. If VT-x (Intel) or AMD-V (AMD) is disabled in your BIOS, GameLoop may appear to launch but then crash as soon as the Android VM tries to initialize.

Check if virtualization is enabled:

  1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)
  2. Click the Performance tab → Select CPU
  3. Look for "Virtualization: Enabled" in the bottom-right panel
  4. If it says Disabled, you need to enter BIOS

Enter BIOS (timing varies by manufacturer):

Inside BIOS: Look for Intel Virtualization Technology, VT-x, or AMD-V / SVM Mode under the Advanced or CPU tab. Enable it. Save and exit.

Also check for Hyper-V conflict: On Windows 11, Hyper-V and Memory Integrity can block hardware virtualization access.

Fix 4: Increase Memory Allocation

GameLoop has an in-app memory limit that defaults to 2GB. For memory-intensive games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, CODM at high settings), this triggers an out-of-memory crash mid-game.

Increase GameLoop's RAM allocation:

  1. Open GameLoop
  2. Click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right
  3. Go to the Performance or Engine tab
  4. Find "Memory Allocation" or "Recommended Resolution"
  5. Set to 3072 MB (3GB) or 4096 MB (4GB) if your PC has 8GB+ RAM

Rule of thumb: GameLoop's allocation + Windows' baseline usage should not exceed 80% of your total RAM. On an 8GB system, keep GameLoop at 3GB maximum.

If your PC has only 4GB RAM, GameLoop is at the edge of viability — crashing under heavy games is expected. The minimum spec for stable gameplay is 8GB.

Fix 5: Update or Roll Back GPU Drivers

GPU driver issues cause two crash patterns:

  1. Crash immediately on launch with a black screen
  2. Random crash mid-game with no error message

Update GPU drivers:

If crashes started after a recent driver update — roll back:

  1. Press Win + X → Device Manager
  2. Expand Display Adapters
  3. Right-click your GPU → Properties → Driver tab
  4. Click Roll Back Driver (only available if a previous driver is on record)

Clean driver install (if rolling back isn't available):

Fix 6: Check for Overheating

Thermal throttling causes mid-game crashes with no error message — the CPU or GPU temperature hits a critical threshold and the system shuts down the process to protect hardware.

Check temperatures with HWiNFO64 (free, no install required):

  1. Download from hwinfo.com
  2. Run it → click Start → Sensors only
  3. Monitor CPU Package and GPU Temperature during gameplay
  4. Danger zones: CPU above 90°C / GPU above 85°C

If temperatures are critical:

Thermal throttling is especially common in laptops running GameLoop for the first time — the emulator works significantly harder than native Windows games.

Fix 7: Disable Conflicting Software

Third-party software frequently conflicts with GameLoop's kernel-level processes:

High-risk conflicts:

Software TypeExamplesWhy It Conflicts
Antivirus with behavior monitoringKaspersky, Avast, BitdefenderBlocks MuMuVMMHeadless.exe as suspicious
VPN with kernel driverExpressVPN, NordVPN (when running)Intercepts network calls GameLoop needs
Overlay softwareMSI Afterburner RTSS, Discord overlay, GeForce overlayInjects into GameLoop render process
Game boostersRazer Cortex, GameFire, IObitCan kill processes they deem "unnecessary"
Virtualization softwareVirtualBox, VMware, Hyper-VCompete for hardware virtualization access

Quick test: Disable antivirus temporarily, disconnect VPN, and close overlay software, then launch GameLoop. If it stops crashing, re-enable items one at a time to identify the culprit.

For antivirus: Add these folders to exclusions permanently:

Fix 8: Reinstall Visual C++ Runtimes

GameLoop depends on Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages. If any version is corrupt or missing, crashes happen with no visible error.

Install all versions:

  1. Visit microsoft.com/download (search "Visual C++ Redistributable")
  2. Download and install ALL of the following:
  1. Restart your PC after installation

This takes about 5 minutes and costs nothing. It's a common fix for crashes that produce VCRUNTIME140.dll or msvcp140.dll errors in crash logs.

Fix 9: Verify/Repair a Specific Game

If GameLoop itself opens fine but crashes only when launching or playing a specific game, the game's files are likely corrupted.

Repair the game from GameLoop:

  1. Open GameLoop
  2. In the My Games section, find the crashing game
  3. Click the gear icon next to the game
  4. Select "Repair" or "Verify Files"

GameLoop will redownload corrupted files. If no repair option is visible, uninstall and reinstall the game through GameLoop's Game Center — your account progress is stored server-side, so nothing is lost.

Fix 10: Clean Reinstall GameLoop

If none of the above fixes work, a clean reinstall resolves issues caused by a corrupt installation — missing core DLLs, broken registry entries, or failed partial updates.

Full clean removal:

  1. Uninstall GameLoop via Settings → Apps → Apps & Features
  2. Delete remaining folders:
  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and delete:
  1. Restart your PC
  2. Download a fresh installer from gameloop.fun (the official site — not third-party mirrors)
  3. Right-click the installer → Run as administrator
  4. Complete installation, then run GameLoop as administrator on first launch

Your game progress is not lost — it's stored in your PUBG Mobile/CODM/etc. account, not locally.

Error Code Reference Table

Error / MessageLikely CauseFix
Cannot create virtual machineVT-x disabled or Hyper-V conflictFix 3
0xc000007bMissing Visual C++ runtimeFix 8
VCRUNTIME140.dll not foundMissing Visual C++ 2015–2022Fix 8
VirtualBox error: NSERRORFAILUREVirtualBox conflict with GameLoop's VT-xUninstall VirtualBox, or see Fix 3 for Hyper-V
OpenGL: Failed to initializeGPU driver issue or wrong rendererFix 5; try switching to DirectX in GameLoop Settings
MuMuVMMHeadless.exe stopped workingZombie process or memory issueFix 1, then Fix 4
TsGScan.exe crashAnti-cheat conflict with antivirusFix 7 (whitelist TsGScan in antivirus)
Error 10 or Error 11Network issue preventing game authenticationCheck firewall; try mobile hotspot
DirectX errorOutdated DirectX or wrong rendererWindows Update → Optional → DirectX; try OpenGL mode
No error message, just closesOverheating or driver crashFix 6, Fix 5

Quick Diagnostic Checklist

Work through this list in order — most crashes are resolved by step 4:

Still Crashing After All Fixes?

If GameLoop crashes on every launch regardless of fixes:

  1. Check Windows Event Viewer for crash details: Press Win + R → type eventvwr → Windows Logs → Application → look for errors timestamped when the crash occurred
  2. Check your Windows version: GameLoop requires Windows 10 64-bit minimum. Windows 8.1 and 32-bit Windows are not supported
  3. Try an older GameLoop version — the most recent release occasionally ships with regressions. Check GameLoop communities (r/gameloop, GameLoop Discord) for reports of the current version being unstable
  4. Consider an alternative emulator if you don't specifically need GameLoop — see our Android emulator comparison for options that may work better on your specific hardware