How To Fix Hogwarts Legacy Error 0xc000007b

In this article, we will try to resolve the 0xc000007b error that Hogwarts Legacy players encounter while connecting to the game.

How To Fix Hogwarts Legacy Error 0xc000007b
How To Fix Hogwarts Legacy Error 0xc000007b

The error "0xc000007b" that Hogwarts Legacy players encounter after running the game restricts the game experience by preventing players from accessing the game. If you are encountering such an error, you can reach the solution by performing the following actions.

  1. What is Hogwarts Legacy 0xc000007b Error?
  2. How To Fix Hogwarts Legacy 0xc000007b Error
    1. Check Game Frameworks
    2. Verify File Integrity
    3. Turn Off Antivirus

What is Hogwarts Legacy 0xc000007b Error?

What is Hogwarts Legacy 0xc000007b Error?

This error can be caused by the fact that the Visual C++ Redistributable Packages in your Windows operating system are not up-to-date, bringing along such problems and causing dll error output. Of course, we may not encounter such an error just because of this. If your drivers are not up-to-date, it can also cause such problems. Don't forget to keep your drivers up to date for this.

The quarantine situation in your antivirus system may have occurred. Any file in the game may be detected as suspicious. For this, we can also reach the solution of the problem by turning off your antivirus system. We can consider many such possibilities. If you encounter such an error, we will try to solve the problem by telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Hogwarts Legacy 0xc000007b Error

First of all, this error we encountered is the lack of Visual C++ Redistributable Packages on our computer, which can lead to various dll errors. For this, we will try to solve the problem by talking aboutafew Frameworks.

1-) Check Game Frameworks

The lack of game frameworks on your computer can create various errors in the game. Therefore, your computer must have DirectX, .NET Framework, VCRedist applications.

After performing the update, you can restart your computer and run the game and check if the problem persists.

2-) Verify File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity and scan and download any missing or incorrect files. For this;

For Epic Games players;

  1. Open the Epic Games program.
  2. Open thelibrary menu.
  3. Click on the three dots below the Hogwarts Legacy game.
  4. Click Verify on the screen that opens.

 For Steam players;

  1. Open the Steam program.
  2. Open thelibrary menu.
  3. Right click on the game "Hogwarts Legacy" on the left and open the "Properties" tab.
  4. Open the "Local Files" menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
  5. Click on the "Verify integrity of game files" button in the Local Files menu we encountered.

After this process, the download will be performed by scanning the damaged game files. After the process is finished, try to open the game again.

3-) Turn off Antivirus

Disable any antivirus program you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If you are using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

  • Type "virus and threat protection" into the start search screen and open it.
  • Then click on "Manage settings".
  • Turn Real-time protection to "Off".

After this, let's turn off other ransomware protection.

  • Open the start search screen.
  • Open the search screen by typing Windows security settings.
  • Click on the Virus and Threat Protection option on the screen that opens.
  • Click on the Ransomware Protection option in the menu.
  • Turn off Controlled Folder Access on the screen that opens.

After performing this operation, we will need to add the Hogwarts Legacy game files as an exception.

  • Type "virus and threat protection" into the start search screen and open it.
  • Under
  • Virus and threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions Exclude select add or remove.
  • Select Add an exclusion, and then select the Hogwarts Legacygame folder saved to your disk.

After this process, close the Hogwarts Legacy game completely with the help ofatask manager and try to run the Hogwarts Legacy game again. If the problem persists, let's move on to our next suggestion.

Yes, friends, we have solved our problem under this title. If your problem persists, you can ask about the errors you encounter by entering our FORUM platform that we have opened.