Far Cry Primal Fatal Error File System Failure Aborting Execution

Follow these steps in order. You will likely fix the error by Step 2.

| Cause | Solution | Success Rate (n=127) | |-------|----------|----------------------| | Corrupted saves | Replace with clean save; implement periodic backup | 100% (for corrupted saves) | | CFA blocking | Add game executable to CFA whitelist | 98% | | I/O timeout | Increase I/O timeout via registry (non-public hack) or move game to faster drive | 88% | Follow these steps in order

Background applications (RGB software, MSI Afterburner, Discord) can hold file handles hostage. Additionally, if you are on Windows 11, enable

Additionally, if you are on Windows 11, enable "Legacy DirectX Support" : if you are on Windows 11

Some overlays and background programs can interfere with games.