Start with deleting the %localappdata%\Rockstar Games\Launcher folder. If that fails, disable your overlays and antivirus. Only then should you dive into Windows system repairs or hardware diagnostics.
gtavlauncher.exe — ran anyway. User patched the universe. Why Does Gtavlauncher.exe Crash
A bizarre but proven cause: Realtek HD Audio drivers with “Ultra-Low Latency” mode enabled. The launcher attempts to initialize audio hardware for the Social Club intro video. If the audio buffer fails, the launcher terminates. ” Aarav said
The bar filled. One percent. Ten. Fifty. his voice flat.
“Again,” Aarav said, his voice flat.