If the basic troubleshooting steps didn't work, it's time to try some more advanced fixes:
Open the Start Menu and type View advanced system settings . Open it. Step 2: Under the Advanced tab, click Settings under Performance. Step 3: Click the Data Execution Prevention tab. Step 4: Select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select . Step 5: Click Add . Navigate to your DmC install folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DmC Devil May Cry\Binaries\Win32 ). Step 6: Add both DMC.exe and DMC-Launcher.exe . Step 7: Apply > OK. Restart Steam and try the game. If the basic troubleshooting steps didn't work, it's
. This ensures Steam has the necessary permissions to verify your ownership of the game and communicate with the game's startup process. Verify Integrity of Game Files Step 3: Click the Data Execution Prevention tab