: If you have added custom launch commands like -sm4 or -d3d10 in Steam, remove them. These can force the game to look for shader caches that don't exist for that specific title.
A .bin file from a stranger’s PC, using a different driver on a different GPU, will be corrupted or incompatible with your system. Copying it into your folder will not solve the error; it will likely cause new crashes. globalshadercache-pcd3d-sm4.bin file download
This error occurs when the game launcher (Steam, Epic Games, etc.) tries to launch the game, but Windows security permissions or a corrupted installation prevent the game from reading the necessary shader files. The game tries to write to a cache folder, gets denied access, and then crashes. : If you have added custom launch commands
After disabling, delete the offending .bin file again. The game will run (slower) but won't look for the cache. Copying it into your folder will not solve
Deleting the file is harmless because Steam will check for missing files and regenerate them.