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Under the tab, check Run this program as an administrator . Click Apply and launch the game.

If you are trying to launch and are met with the frustrating error message: "The procedure entry point uplayusergetnameutf8 could not be located in the dynamic link library," you are not alone. This specific error is a classic sign of a communication breakdown between the game’s executable file and the Ubisoft Connect (formerly Uplay) API .

Here is a comprehensive guide on why this happens and how to get back into Kyrat. What Causes This Error?

Sometimes the game fails to "call" the procedure entry point because it lacks the necessary system permissions. Go to the Far Cry 4/bin/ folder. Right-click FC4.exe and select .

Open your Antivirus (Windows Defender, Avast, etc.) and check the or Quarantine zone. Look for a file named uplay_r1_loader.dll or uplay_r1.dll .

The game is trying to use modern Ubisoft services with an old version of the launcher.

Antivirus programs are notorious for flagging DLL files in Ubisoft games.

If you are playing via or Ubisoft Connect , a corrupted file is the most likely cause.

Right-click Far Cry 4 > Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files .