Battlefield 4 [PC] won't launch
Hey folks, I recently purchased the digital version of BF4 from origin. It seems to install correctly but everytime I try to launch the game, nothing happens. I've tried reinstalling it but the pr...
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I've been able to run Battlefield 4 a several times (may be 3 or 4). But most of the time the game would not launch. Instead I just get flickering black screen. I am using Windows 8.
Please Help.
Hi,
-make sure that you've updated your drivers to latest version
-Do a repair install of the game in Origin. In origin right click your game and from drop down choose repair install.
-Reinstall Punkbuster.
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4 and select pbsv.exe . Choose 'reinstall'
Install advice for Punkbuster https://help.ea.com/uk/article/punkbuster-technical-issues
- Make sure you download and install the latest Battlelog plugins.
First uninstall old Battlelog plugin by going to "Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features" and removing "battlelog web plugin".
Then log in using Origin and go to battlelog page where you'll be prompted to download latest web plugin.
After you have installed it you should clear your cache, exit your browser. Then restart your browser, and then re-login to Origin to ensure proper install.
If this doesn't work then you should try a different browser (Chrome/Maxthon/Firefox, etc)
- make sure that your firewall/anti virus isn't preventing the game, Punkbuster or Origin from launching.
Also check the quality of your internet connection.
-Run the game as ADMINISTRATOR.
-Disable Origin in game.
In Origin - Application settings - Origin in Game - disable Origin in game
If it still does not work then.............
-Reinstall DirectX.
1:go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4\__Installer\directx\redist
2:Find file named DXSETUP.exe and double click it (while connected to the internet). Install it. It should update your DirectX install.
3: You might need to reboot computer first.
4: try to launch game.
-Reinstall C++ redistributables.
1:go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4\__Installer\vc\vc2012Update3\redist
2: Double click vcredist_x64.exe/ vcredist_x86.exe and follow onscreen prompts.
You can also.........
-Try running the game in Windows compatibility mode.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4 > Right mouse click bf4.exe > scroll to 'properties' . Choose 'Compatibility' and select from options.
-Uninstall and Reinstall Origin. https://help.ea.com/article/manually-uninstalling-origin
If it STILL does not work then............................
-Update your Microsoft .NET framework.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851
I know its a long list of things to try but they might help you out. Is they do then please leave a comment/XP point
Hi,
The only thing that worked for me was:
· Uninstall Origin
· Delete all Origing content located in: C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Origin
· reinstall Origin
Problem was, of course, origing malfunction, nor the web plug-in, nor the game, nor C++ redistributables...
In that forder was stored some kind of cache with origin preferences which was what "originated" the problem.
Some clues to know if you have a similar issue than I did:
- Once you press 'joing game' Origin window pop up trying to get focus but then nothing happen (game do not start)
- You reinstall origin and It still remember your account after reinstall(probably works like that for everybody) but is indeed anoying that after uninstalling some origin info is not deleted.
Good luck!
