Running the optional Windows updates relevant to graphics appears to have resolved the issue

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I've been a frequent Factorio player for the better part of a year now and have had no previous issues running the game on my setup, but after a hiatus of a few weeks I've been unable to start up the game. The game consistently throws an error: 07-28-2025, 17-20-21.png when I start it up.

My setup ...