) from accessing the system resources it needs, leading to a fatal exception. DirectX 11 Instability: Arkham City
: Users on Reddit found that disabling Exploit protection for BatmanAC.exe can resolve the crash. Search for "Exploit protection" in the Windows start menu.
The "Fatal Error! QA_APPROVED_BUILD_JANUARY_2011" is a notorious technical hurdle for Batman: Arkham City ) from accessing the system resources it needs,
The persistent error message "Fatal Error! QA_APPROVED_BUILD_JANUARY_2011"
| Symptom | Fix | |---------|------| | Error shows "QA Approved Build Jan" | Replace .exe with retail v1.04 | | Crash right after splash screen | Kill GFWL via xliveless | | Crash on "Loading PhysX" | Set PhysX to Low or Off | | Crash when entering menus | Force DX9 mode | | Crash after 10-20 mins of play | Apply 4GB patch | | Crash with memory address 0x00005 | Install VC++ 2010 x86 | The "Fatal Error
Batman: Arkham City refuses to launch - FIX (Steam) : r/BatmanArkham
Are you experiencing this crash at a in the story, or does it happen immediately upon launching the game? On Screen 42, a sticker was slapped onto the bezel:
On Screen 42, a sticker was slapped onto the bezel: .