Hello! I understand that Knives Out is showing "Not Responding" every time you start the game on your Windows 10 device. Let's work through this together.

First, could you tell me a bit more?
- Does the game stay frozen indefinitely, or does it eventually crash or close?
- Have you tried restarting your computer before launching the game?
- Is your Windows 10 fully updated?
- Are you running any other apps in the background while starting Knives Out?
- Did this problem start recently after an update or change?

In the meantime, here is a basic step-by-step approach to try:

1. Close the Game and Background Apps
Use Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to end Knives Out and any unnecessary apps that may consume CPU or RAM.

2. Run as Administrator
Right-click the Knives Out shortcut or executable and select “Run as administrator.” This can help if the game needs elevated permissions.

3. Compatibility Mode
Right-click the game, go to Properties > Compatibility tab, and check “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and choose “Windows 8” or “Windows 7,” then apply.

4. Update Graphics Drivers
Ensure your graphics card drivers are up to date. You can do this from the official website of your GPU maker (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel).

5. Verify Game Files Integrity
If you’re using a platform like Steam or another launcher, look for an option to verify and repair game files to check for corrupted data.

6. Temporarily Disable Antivirus/Firewall
Sometimes security software blocks certain game processes. Temporarily disable them and try launching the game.

7. Check for Windows Updates
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install any pending updates.

If you've tried any of these already, please let me know which ones, and we can go for some deeper troubleshooting or check for known issues with the game.

Does any of this sound familiar or help so far?