OpenXR is a software library used by SteamVR and Oculus Rift. It was created by OpenAI, a research company. If you have installed OpenXR on your Windows system, it may cause VR programs to launch sporadically. There is a lasting solution that we have mentioned below. However, if you do not have OpenXR installed on your Windows system, we recommend that you uninstall it and install it again in order to fix the issue.

Steps to Fix Lost Boot VR Apps on Windows System

Run the game as administrator

  1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the game’s executable file.
  2. Right-click on the file and select “Run as administrator.”
  3. If the game launches without any problems, you can safely ignore this warning message. If the game crashes or fails to load, please try following these steps:
  4. Make sure that your video card is up to date and that you have installed all of the latest drivers from your video card manufacturer.
  5. Verify that your Windows firewall is turned off and that there are no other programs blocking access to the game’s executable file or its associated files on your computer.
  6. If you are using a 64-bit version of Windows, make sure that the game is installed in a location where it can access all of your computer’s memory (for example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 4). ..

Right-click the scattered exe shortcut file on your PC. ..

Now, in the Compatibility tab, you can select which devices your app will work on. ..

To run this program as administrator, check the Run this program as administrator checkbox. ..

Please enter a valid email address. To apply and select OK to save the changes.

Check the integrity of game files

  1. Launch the game launcher and input the following command: c:\windows\system32\drivers\gagame.sys
  2. Check if the game files are present by running the file checker utility: gagame.exe /check
  3. If they are not present, then fix them by editing the game files and recompiling them using the game launcher’s built-in editor:
  4. Enjoy your new corrupted or missing game files!

Click on the Library button.

Right-click on any of the games installed on your computer and select “Scattered.”

Now click on the “local files” tab and select the “files.txt” file you just created.

If you’re experiencing problems with your game, it’s possible that the files are corrupted. You can check the integrity of the game files by clicking on the “Check Integrity” button in the Gameplay Issues section of the Support tab. ..

The process is still in progress. ..

If you are having trouble starting your computer, just restart it. ..

Update GPU Drivers

  1. Go to the manufacturer’s website and download the latest driver for your graphics card.
  2. If you are using Windows 10, go to Settings > System > Update & security > Windows Update and select Check for updates.
  3. If you are using Windows 8 or 8.1, open the Charms bar and click on Search (or press Ctrl+F). In the search results, click on the Change PC settings link under PC settings (or press Win+R). Under Hardware and devices, click on Graphics adapter. On the right side of the window that opens, select Update driver from the list of options and then click OK.
  4. Restart your computer if prompted to do so. ..

Press Windows + X keys to open the quick links menu. From here, you can access your computer’s settings, search for files and folders, and more. ..

Now click on the device manager and select the video adapter you want to uninstall.

Right-click on the graphics card that is currently active.

Then, choose to Automatically search for drivers.

If an update is available, the system will automatically download and install it. ..

After making the changes, restart your computer to apply them. ..

Install all pending Windows updates

If you experience problems with the game, make sure to update it and install any pending Windows updates. Additionally, always use the latest operating system version to avoid any compatibility issues. ..

Press Windows key + M to open the “Windows Settings” menu. ..

Windows Update will check for updates and install any that are available. ..

If there is a new feature update available, select download and install it.

Wait for the update to complete before making any decisions.

To apply the changes, restart your computer. ..

Disable antivirus and firewall program

On the Control Panel window, click on the Appearance and Personalization icon. On the Appearance and Personalization window, under the Display section, click on the Change desktop background picture button. On the Change desktop background picture window, select a picture from your computer’s hard drive and click on the OK button. ..

Windows Firewall is a program that helps you keep your computer safe by blocking access to the internet and other programs.

In the right pane, under Windows Firewall, click Turn on Windows Firewall. If you want to turn off Windows Firewall, in the right pane, under Windows Firewall, click Turn off Windows Firewall. ..

Disable Windows Firewall for the Private, Domain, and Public Network Settings.

If you have not already done so, restart your computer to apply the changes and see if the issue is resolved. ..

  1. Open the Start menu and type “Windows Defender” into the search box.
  2. Click on the Windows Defender icon that appears in the results.
  3. On the left-hand side of the Windows Defender window, click on “Settings.”
  4. On the Settings page, under “Antivirus protection,” click on “Disable.”
  1. Open your computer’s Start menu and type “Windows Defender” into the search box
  2. Click on Windows Defender icon that appears in search results 3) On left hand side of Windows Defender window, click on “Settings” 4) On Settings page, under “Antivirus protection,” click on “Disable” ..

Windows Settings > Privacy & Security. ..

Windows Security > Virus and threat protection

To switch off the real-time protection option:

  1. In the manage settings, click on the “So to switch off” button.
  2. The real-time protection option will be turned off.

Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Start the game in windowed mode (Steam)

In order to see if it helps, try starting the game in windowed view. A PC with common hardware specs may occasionally experience various issues when running a game in full screen mode.

Open the Steam customer and go to the Library.

Right-click on scattered objects and select “properties.”

Boot options are a way to customize your computer’s startup process. By default, Windows 10 sets up some boot options for you, but you can change them if you want. To change your boot options:

  1. At the Generally section, click Set boot options.
  2. On the Boot Options screen, select the option you want to change.
  3. To change the default setting, select Default (recommended).
  4. To change a specific setting, select the option and then enter the new value in the text box next to it. ..

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If you notice that Stray is not starting correctly, make sure you save the changes and try running the game again.

Final Words

Some people have complained that the Steam platform has seen the debut of Stray, a game that keeps crashing. They also boast top-notch computers, but the game crashes regularly. One of the main causes of this issue is corrupted data, which can be caused by third-party software interference, incompatible drivers, or incorrect overclock settings. We hope our article on “How to Fix Stray Launching VR Applications on Windows System” will help you to fix this issue.