Launch Error - Windows 11 (New PC - Played Previously)

[Fuse4Gaming]

How do I fix this? It's the first time I've run the game on my new PC on Windows 11. Not sure what to do.

"Invalid game executable D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Apex Legends\R5Apex.exe"

[KRELIAC]

I'm having the same issue, even downloaded again and still same error

[Fuse4Gaming]

What can be done to fix this?

[Rue]

First thing is to validate integrity of game files:
Right click Apex legends in your library and go to properties > Local files > Verify

Second thing is to repair easy anti cheat:
Right click Apex legend in your library > Properties > Local files > Browse > EasyAntiCheat
> EasyAntiCheat_setup > select Apex legends and press the repair button.

If those don't work, you could also try to clear the game cache:
C:\Users\*Username*\Saved Games\Respawn\Apex\local > Delete all items inside.
After you launch the game it's gonna create new fresh ones.

It also could be a third party antivirus or your windows antivirus that is blocking the R5Apex.exe . Windows search: windows security and you will find it in protection history if it's windows antivirus.

[KRELIAC]

Found a fix on reddit:

Open command prompt as administrator

In the black window type "regsvr32 /i shell32.dll" without the quote marks and and hit enter

Click OK on the prompt.

Reboot windows and launch apex.

This fix worked for me

[Trappo]

the fix Kreliac posted completely works I just did it and I can finally play again.