Application Load Error 3:0000065432

If you are encountering the Steam Application Load Error 3:0000065432 when trying to launch Raft, it is usually caused by interference from security software (specifically DeepGuard) or a conflict within Steam's cache files.

Please try the following solutions in order.

Solution 1: Check F-Secure / DeepGuard (Most Common)

This specific error code is frequently caused by the DeepGuard feature found in F-Secure antivirus software. If you use F-Secure, DeepGuard may be blocking Raft from connecting to Steam.

1. Open your F-Secure (or antivirus) dashboard.
2. Navigate to Settings > Computer Security.
3. Find the DeepGuard feature.
4. Temporarily disable DeepGuard or add Raft.exe to the exclusion/allowed list.
5. Try launching the game again.

Note: If you do not use F-Secure, check your own antivirus for similar "Real-time Protection" or "Game Mode" features that might be blocking the game executable.

Solution 2: Verify Integrity of Game Files

This process checks if your game installation is corrupted and downloads any missing or broken files.

1. Open your Steam Library.
2. Right-click on Raft in the list and select Properties.
3. Click on the Installed Files (or Local Files) tab on the left.
4. Click the Verify integrity of game files button.
5. Wait for the process to complete, then try launching the game.

Solution 3: Run Steam as Administrator

Sometimes Steam requires elevated permissions to launch the game correctly.

1. Fully close Steam (check your taskbar system tray to make sure it is not running in the background).
2. Right-click on your Steam shortcut on your desktop or Start menu.
3. Select Run as administrator.
4. Attempt to launch Raft.

Solution 4: Clear Steam AppCache

Corrupted cache data in the Steam folder can trigger load errors.

1. Fully close Steam and ensure it is not running in the background.
2. Navigate to your Steam installation folder (Default is usually: C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam).
3. Find the folder named appcache.
4. Delete the appcache folder. (Steam will automatically recreate a fresh one when you next log in).
5. Restart your computer.
6. Launch Steam and try to play Raft.

Solution 5: Delete Local Game Folder (Last Resort)

If the issue persists, deleting the local game configuration folder can force a refresh.

Note: Steam Cloud usually restores your progress, but this step involves deleting local files.

1. Press Windows key + R on your keyboard.
2. Paste the following path and hit Enter: %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow\Redbeet Interactive\
3. Locate the folder named Raft.
4. Delete the Raft folder.
5. Restart Steam and launch the game.

If none of these solutions work, please submit a ticket with your Player.log file so we can investigate further.