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what does it mean when im trying to launch my game like ive always done ,but wont go straight to the login screen,and i have this message the first time . saying this .. Install the latest powershell for new features and inprovements then followed by this link and this message.... https://aka.ms/PSWindows and then below that it shows this message ps C:\Users\[Moderator's note: REMOVED PII-username]\Downloads\3DXChatGameLauncher\3DXChat\Launcher>

what do i do to take care of this cause game is launching but not going straight to login screen like before and all my updates are done on my pc . thanks please help with what to do to take care of this as soon as possible so i can get back into my game like always . this first time ive had this problem in almost 4 years playing this game .

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Answer 1

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Hello Jeannie Dollahan,

Welcome to the Q&A forum!

From what you described, I understand when you launch the 3DXChat game via its Launcher, a PowerShell window opens instead of taking you directly to the game’s login screen.

The "Install the latest PowerShell…" message is typically just a Windows notification. It’s possible that the actual login window is not appearing correctly, or it may be opening behind the PowerShell console. Here’s what you can do:

1. Check if the login window is hidden after launching the game:

Press Alt + Tab and look for the 3DXChat / Sign‑in window.

2. Run 3DXChat as administrator:

Right‑click 3DXChat.exe (or Launcher.exe) > Run as administrator.

To make it permanent: Properties > Compatibility > Run this program as administrator.

3. Check antivirus / security software:

Temporarily disable real‑time protection or add the entire 3DXChat folder as an exclusion. Launch the game again. If the login screen appears, keep 3DXChat in the exceptions list.

4. Update/Install PowerShell

This installs PowerShell 7 (pwsh.exe) side‑by‑side in case Apps / launchers expect PowerShell 7

• Open an elevated PowerShell or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell --source winget
• Then restart your PC.
• Or download the latest stable MSI for your system (x64 recommended)

This installs PowerShell 7 (pwsh.exe) side‑by‑side in case Apps / launchers expect PowerShell 7 After restart, launch your 3DXChat shortcut again (make sure it’s set to Run as administrator).

Hope that helps. Let me know how it goes!

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