First issue encounter **23/11**
When launching DayZ (both via launcher and directly using DayZ_x64.exe), the game freezes on the loading screen and when prompted to close it exits with error code 0xCFFFFFFF - STATUS_APPLICATION_HANG. The hang occurs within instantly from launching a server from BattleEye and happens even after a full reinstall of the game and clearing old configs. No mods are active, and overlays (Steam, Discord, MSI Afterburner) have been disabled.
**UPDATE 24/11**
This issue occurs even on a completely fresh Windows installation with no mods, no overlays, and all system libraries installed. Attempts to bypass the launcher or run vanilla DayZ do not resolve the hang.
Clean boot Windows (all non-Microsoft services disabled)
Tried multiple driver versions (latest + older stable)
BIOS / hardware defaults (no XMP or overclocking)
No mods or workshop content installed