Call of Duty: Black Ops III requires specific redistributable packages to launch. Even if you have newer versions, the game specifically looks for:
Specifically the June 2010 version.
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If the game appears in Task Manager but never opens, or stays on a black screen: Call of Duty: Black Ops III requires specific