Helldivers 2 nProtect GameGuard Error 114 & Crash on Launch Fix
GameGuard errors 114 and 360 occur when nProtect GameGuard's kernel driver (GameMon64.des) cannot load due to conflicting third-party overlay hooks, corrupted cache files, or Windows Defender real-time protection blocks.
- ▸Delete the GameGuard folder inside Helldivers 2 bin directory and let Steam redownload it
- ▸Run Helldivers2.exe as Administrator
- ▸Whitelist GameGuard in Windows Defender Firewall
Step-by-Step Resolution Steps
Click steps to track progressDelete Corrupted GameGuard Folder (CMD Command)
Close Helldivers 2. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and delete the stale GameGuard directory so the official launcher generates a pristine version.
rmdir /s /q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Helldivers 2\bin\GameGuard"Verify Helldivers 2 Game Files via Steam
In Steam Library → Right-click Helldivers 2 → Properties → Installed Files → Click 'Verify integrity of game files'. Steam will download a clean signed copy of GameGuard.
Turn Off Conflicting Background Overlays
Disable Discord In-Game Overlay, Steam Overlay, and GeForce Experience Overlay. GameGuard frequently terminates when background hook utilities scan its memory.
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Why Does This Error Happen?
Understanding the root cause prevents recurrence during competitive matches:
- 1Corrupted nProtect GameGuard signature database in the game's bin directory
- 2Third-party antivirus software blocking GameMon.des from injecting kernel hooks
- 3Helldivers2.exe running without administrative security tokens
- 4Conflicting keyboard/mouse macro suites (AutoHotkey, Corsair iCUE older versions)
Frequently Asked Questions (GameGuard Error 114 / 360)
Can GameGuard harm my operating system?
No. nProtect GameGuard is a legitimate commercial anti-cheat solution used by Arrowhead and Sony, though its aggressive memory protection can conflict with custom Windows tweaks.