paradox launcher - could not locate a valid installation of the Paradox Launcher

[CKEU SinJo]

When I launched the game before, Windows 11 suddenly crashed. I restarted the computer, launched the game again, and the first picture appeared. Then I deleted the Paradox folder in AppData according to the forum post, and the second picture appeared.
I re-downloaded it many times, but it didn't help

 

[AndrewT]

Please try this:

- uninstall Paradox Launcher v2 from the Windows "Apps and features" utility, if still present.

Delete the following folders if still present:

- C:/users/{userName}/AppData/Local/Programs/Paradox Interactive/
- C:/users/{userName}/AppData/Local/Paradox Interactive/
- C:/users/{userName}/AppData/Roaming/Paradox Interactive/launcher-v2/
To see the AppData folder you'll need to enable View Hidden Items in File Explorer.

THEN install it from here:

https://launcher.paradoxinteractive.com/v2/paradox-launcher-installer-windows

- run the game from the PLAY button in Steam


Note that you can run ck3.exe directly from File Explorer, which bypasses the launcher.