CK III - Game Refuses to start. I have verified files, reinstalled .NET and C++, and reinstalled the game.

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Short summary of your issue
Game Refuses to start. I have verified files, reinstalled .NET and C++, and reinstalled the game.

Game Version
1.6.1.1 (Castle)

What OS are you playing on?
Windows

What platform are you using?
Steam

What DLC do you have installed?
Royal Court,

Do you have mods enabled?
No

Have you tried verifying your game files (Steam only)?
Yes

How much "pain" is this causing you?
10

Please explain the issue you experienced in the most condensed way possible
I exited my game after a playthrough, long ago, and when I next tried to open the game, it continuously said an error occurred when launching. I have since, NEVER been able to launch the game. I have reinstalled c++, .NET, deleted my saves, turned off all mods, verified my cache, and reinstalled multiple times. Whatever is causing this failure to launch is a mystery to me.

Please explain how to reproduce the issue
Press the play button? idk...

Is there anything else you think could help us identify/replicate the issue?
Not that I'm aware. I'm happy to send files from the game that might help.

I have attached a save game
No

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I... JUST fixed it...

I opened the binary files and changed ck3.exe to NOT run as administrator...
That was it.

THAT was the problem...

At least I can play now.