CTD before main menu is loaded

Do you have the same issue if you follow the OP’s steps to reproduce it?

yes

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i have reinstalled the game but when i click play it asks me to click on safe mode or normal mode. i have the same crash happen in each mode. it just crashes with no error code.

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1354721270628464738, type 5

This is a link to the first in a series of Support Checklists for CTD issues.
Go through it step by step.
There are links at the end to the others in this series.

https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015893879-Checklist-How-to-troubleshoot-crashing-CTDs-issues

i have tried everything and it seems to still not work. i have reinstalled it again and its the same problem. i cant figure out what else to do to fit it

Do you have the same issue if you follow the OP’s steps to reproduce it?

Yes

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After a clean install of ver 1.38.2.0 with community folders empty, MSFS2020 crashes to the desktop in safe mode or normal mode after checking for updates when loading the menus while showing the “New Activities” screen.

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Fault bucket 1338927855948055345, type 5

Nvidia GPU? If yes - Nvidia app installed?

Yes, RTX4080 Super with Nvidia app installed.

In the Nvidia app, go to the profile for MSFS 2020, select DX12 instead of DX11 and apply the changes.

I was not able to do this in the Nvidia app. I uninstalled and set DX12 in MSFS2020. You got me started down the right path, thanks for the help!

You’re welcome.