: Some users have fixed crashes by opening the NVIDIA Control Panel , changing GPU utilization to "Use for Graphics and Compute," and enabling Error Correction Code .

: If you have a recent backup, use Tools | Database | Restore Database once you get the program running again.

A corrupted database is the leading cause of startup crashes. If ACDSee cannot read its own records, it will force a shutdown.

: Ensure you have the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) installed, as outdated versions have been known to cause "system error" loops. 3. Identify Conflict with Startup Folders

Hardware acceleration issues often trigger "system error" crashes, especially when ACDSee tries to render high-resolution thumbnails or perform batch processing.

: Update your NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel graphics drivers to the latest version.