To ensure your file is safe:
If the file is located in C:\Windows\ or C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Temp\, or if it has no digital signature, immediately run a full system scan with Windows Defender or Malwarebytes, as it may be malware disguised as a game file. tekkengame-win64-shipping.exe
Many 0xc000007b errors come from outdated C++ runtimes. To ensure your file is safe:
Prevent your antivirus from interfering with the game. Check the digital signature: Right-click the file →
No. Tekken 8 uses Unreal Engine 5, and its executable is named tekken8-win64-shipping.exe. However, the troubleshooting principles are almost identical.
Sometimes the process hangs. Open Task Manager, select tekkengame-win64-shipping.exe, and click End Task. If it keeps happening, disable Steam Cloud saves for Tekken 7 as a sync error may be causing the hang.