Please help! General error 0xE0010160

Hi

Yesterday I have updated my Windows 10 and now Overwatch won’t launch, showing General error 0xE0010160. I have checked on forums and tried all main solutions but none worked.

  • Changing the settings file (window mode 0 to 1)
  • Changing the compatibility mode
  • Updating NVidia drivers to the latest version
  • Manually selecting the GPU drivers via Device Manager

None of the fixes worked for me. Please help, I cannot launch and enjoy the game.

I will add the Pastebin links to MSInfo and DxDiag shortly.

Thanks for your help.

Crazylagger

Hi.
Did you use DDU to remove old graphic drivers? Have you disabled fullscreen optimization?
Goto your Documents folder > Select Overwatch > Delete the Settings folder.

Hello Crazylagger,

Make sure you deactivate Xbox DVR:
battle.net/support/article/92046

Disable Fullscreen Optimization:

  • Go to the Overwatch folder
  • Right click Overwatch.exe, and go to Properties
  • Go to the Compatibility tab
  • Check Disable Fullscreen Optimization and hit Apply
  • Do the same for Overwatch Launcher.exe

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