Game freezes computer during launch/startup (both 32/64-bit clients)

[DestroyerOfWorlds]

Just tried logging back in after a while. Downloaded updates and what not. Yay, exciting...

However, every time I try and launch the game the following happens:

64-bit:
- The splash screen appears and the cursor shows active loading when hovering over the splash image. After about 10 seconds of loading, my entire computer freezes, still at the splash screen.

32-bit:
- Splash screen appears and loading cursor behaves as expected, client actually launches to blank window, cursor changes to in-game version, and then the entire system freezes.

This occurs with both 32-bit and 64-bit clients. Have tried multiple troubleshooting steps from google/forums/dojo/reddit...

Troubleshooting Steps:
- File Repair
- Uninstalled and reinstalled the game
- Tried running as Admin and in Windows 8 compatibility mode (both NCLauncher and Client.exe)
- Removed existing game config from `/Documents/BnS/`

Nothing works. Freezes every time, please help! Thanks.

System:
Windows 10 x64 Creator Update
Nvidia GTX 1080 (Driver: 384.94)
32 GB DDR3

Install Info:
- Installed to a secondary driver

Thoughts:
- Thinking about possibly uninstalling and reinstalling the NCLauncher (not sure if worth the hassle though)

[Arratura]

Finally someone with the same problem!

Found any solution yet?

 

After startup i noticed, that two of my hard drives are gone too, but after restart they are back as usual.

[45987895]

This is the first time I've seen someone with the same issue! 

[ova2x2]

i got the same problem

[DestroyerOfWorlds]

Still happening for me also...