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Question Failure To Launch Project On 2021.3.8f1

Discussion in 'Editor & General Support' started by Bareshark, Aug 17, 2022.

  1. Bareshark

    Bareshark

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    I attempted to create a project to get a look at the editor to follow along with the overview. Halfway through the creation, I was told of compilation errors and went with the recommended course of Safe Mode. But then finally it crashed, giving me the following message:

    "Shader compiler initialization error: Failed to read D3DCompiler DLL file
    Something is preventing access to D3DCompiler_47.dll.
    Check your Editor installation integrity, file access rights and antivirus configuration."

    I have been given to understand that my antivirus software 360 Security can cause this issue upon Unity installing. But I would still appreciate any solid advice on how to get around this. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. mgear

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    can you add excluded folders to that antivirus? try adding unity installation folder or that project folder too.
     
  3. Kurt-Dekker

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    Obviously the first step is to see if that's the problem. Turn off the A/V software and launch. If the problem doesn't go away, then move onto other things.
     
  4. adhiraj_singh03

    adhiraj_singh03

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  5. adhiraj_singh03

    adhiraj_singh03

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    i am facing the same problem and tried many steps but still cant fix do you know the solution?