Alex Ruben
How To Successfully Install The Last of Us: Part I Without Errors in 2025 (FitGirl Repack)
Getting The Last of Us: Part I from the FitGirl Repack to run smoothly can sometimes be a real headache. Crashes, missing files, or weird errors pop up when least expected. Sometimes, Windows just loves throwing up roadblocks like antivirus interference or incompatible settings, especially during big game installs. This guide is designed to help straighten out those chaos moments and get the game launching without a fuss. Basically, it’s about avoiding headaches and making the install as painless as possible — because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary.
Follow these steps, and you should be able to run the game without spending hours debugging. Keep in mind, some methods might work on one machine but not another, so a little trial and error could still be needed. But hey, at least you’ll know what to try first.
How to Install The Last of Us: Part I Without Errors
Method 1: Disable Antivirus & Add Exclusions
This is usually the first thing to try because antivirus programs often freak out about game installers and block necessary files. Disabling real-time protection and adding the game folder to the exclusions helps prevent the antivirus from meddling — because of course, Windows and antivirus apps tend to detect false positives like they’re the FBI.
- Open Settings by clicking the Start Menu and choosing Windows Security.
- Navigate to Virus & Threat Protection.
- Click on Manage Settings under it.
- Turn off Real-time Protection. Keep in mind, this is temporary and should be turned back on afterwards.
- Go back to Virus & Threat Protection and scroll down to Add or Remove Exclusions.
- Click Add or Remove Exclusions, then choose Folder.
- Select your game installation folder, like C:\Games\TheLastOfUs.
Why? Because Windows Defender can block certain game files or startup routines if it thinks they’re suspicious, leading to errors or missing DLLs. On some hardware setups, this might be the only thing that gets the game working properly. Been there, seen that, no idea why it works sometimes and not others. But hey, disabling antivirus temporarily is usually harmless if you’re careful about what you download.
Method 2: Check for Missing DLL Files & Fix them
If launching the game throws errors about missing DLLs, like SteamAPI64.dll or similar, it’s time to get those sorted. Maybe you copied over files or the install got corrupted—either way, this can cause the game to crash on startup or freeze.
- Search for the missing DLL online from reliable sources (be cautious; avoid sketchy sites).
- Download the DLL file, then right-click on it and choose Extract All if it’s zipped.
- Copy the DLL files.
- Navigate to your game folder, e.g., C:\Games\TheLastOfUs, right-click the game’s shortcut, and select Open File Location.
- Paste the DLLs directly here.
Sometimes, the game expects certain DLLs to be present just in the right spot. This trick seemed weird, but it’s worked on multiple setups. No guarantees, but hey, it’s worth trying if errors keep cropping up during launch.
Method 3: Update & Configure Compatibility Settings
Sometimes, the game refuses to run because of compatibility issues. Setting it to run in compatibility mode can fix weird launching problems, especially on newer versions of Windows.
- Right-click the game’s shortcut or executable, then choose Properties.
- Navigate to the Compatibility tab.
- Check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select an older Windows version, like Windows 8 or 7.
- Also, check Run this program as administrator.
- Hit Apply and then OK.
This tweak helps if Windows’ built-in protection or driver incompatibilities cause the game to glitch out or refuse to start. Some folks swear by it — on one rig, it fixed everything, on another, not so much, but it’s quick to try.
Method 4: Reinstall with PowerShell / Command Line Tools
Sometimes, the install messes up because certain modules or files don’t install right. Reinstalling via command line can clear that out.
- Open PowerShell as administrator.
- Navigate to your game’s installation directory.
- Run a command like
MakeAppx /Register "path\to\appxfile.xaml"or similar depending on how the installer is structured. - Or, if you’re using an unpacked installer, just delete everything and run the install again from an elevated command prompt.
This is more technical, but sometimes it’s the only way to fix stubborn install errors or corrupted files. Not sure why, but a clean install using command line tools fixes weird issues with game files, especially after patching or updates.
Method 5: Launch in Safe Mode / Disable Background Apps
It’s kind of annoying, but background processes or Windows services can interrupt game startup. Booting into Safe Mode temporarily disables most background apps, which might be the culprit if the game crashes immediately after launch.
- Reboot your system in Safe Mode (hold Shift while clicking Restart, then go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart, and select Safe Mode).
- Try launching the game now.
If it works fine in Safe Mode, then it’s probably some app or driver causing trouble in normal mode. You can then try disabling background apps one at a time to identify the culprit.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Always double-check that your hardware meets the minimum requirements — especially RAM and storage. The game can be pretty demanding, and low-end setups might need some tweaks like enabling Low RAM Mode during installation.
On some setups, a simple reboot after disabling antivirus or changing settings can help the weirdest issues disappear. If crashes happen, look for updates or patches from the developer — sometimes they just fix the issues you’re facing.
Wrap-up
Honestly, most errors come down to antivirus interference or corrupted files. Once those are sorted out, the game usually runs smoothly. Sometimes, a mix of disabling protection, fixing missing DLLs, and tweaking compatibility does the trick. Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary. But once it’s all clear, you’re good to go and ready to enjoy The Last of Us: Part I.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I get errors during installation?
Double-check your installation files for corruption, make sure you’ve got the right permissions, and disable antivirus temporarily. Sometimes reinstalling from scratch helps too.
Can I run this on a low-end PC?
Yeah, but you’ll probably want to enable low RAM mode during setup and turn down graphics settings once it’s running. The guide’s got tips for that.
Missed a step or it still doesn’t work, now what?
If you skipped something or above fixes didn’t work, try reinstalling fresh or just look for error codes online — they often point to specific issues. Sometimes, just restarting the PC helps with those weird hiccups.