[Bug]: Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.8737) - MelonLoader never initializes on Schedule I (no console, no logs)

[lewiscassidy34-del]

All of the following criteria must be met

• All Requirements must be installed.
• Changed the title so that it doesn't just says "[Bug]: "
• I have searched the GitHub issues for my bug, even in the closed issues.

All of the following are optional to answer

• Tried reinstalling the Game.
• Tried reinstalling MelonLoader.
• Tried restarting PC.

Describe the issue.

Description:

Game: Schedule I (Steam)
Build ID: 22829923
Windows 11 Version 25H2
OS Build: 26200.8737
MelonLoader: 0.7.3
IL2CPP game
Problem

MelonLoader never initializes.

The game launches normally but:

no console window appears
no Latest.log is created
mods never load
Troubleshooting performed
Reinstalled MelonLoader (installer and manual)
Verified Steam files
Reinstalled the game
Moved the game to another Steam library
Removed Avast completely
Confirmed Visual C++ runtimes are installed
Confirmed version.dll exists
ProcMon shows version.dll loads successfully
BepInEx also fails to initialize on Schedule I
BepInEx works correctly on Among Us on the same PC

Expected:
MelonLoader initializes and creates logs.

Actual:
Game starts normally with no MelonLoader activity.

Did you attach your log file?

No, I could not find a log file at {Game_Directory}\MelonLoader\Latest.log

[crazystormik]

I rename version.dll to winhttp.dll in folder {Game_Directory} and MelonLoader worked.