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UserJozko
Seasoned Newcomer
5 months ago

BF3 and BF4 won´t launch, both crash when trying to startup

Hello guys, 

I´ve tried to play BF3 and BF4 as a preparation for the BF6 beta, but I am not able to launch the either of the game. 

The game won´t launch and the app says I should repair the games and try again. 
I´ve repaired both several times, deleted cashes, updated drivers etc. 

I´ve even restarted my pc to factory setting... it dit no help. 

Any idea what could be wrong? 

Thank you.

4 Replies

  • Try this: https://forums.ea.com/discussions/battlefield-franchise-discussion-en/battlefield-4-will-not-launch-on-new-computer/6664356

  • Since I don't like EA, and the costumer support is trash, I am going to try and help you.

    So start by hitting windows button and R, type winver - It'll spit out the version of your windows 10. And then if it is not 22H2, please go online and search how to update your operating system. Then come back when it is 22H2 or higher.

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    UserJozko
    Seasoned Newcomer
    5 months ago

    Cheers both, 

    Reinstall of Visual C++ did not help for me. Same for DirectX reinstall. 

    I do have Win11 - version 24H2 - newest. 
    App and game set to run as Administrator.

    Really do not know what else to do. 

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    UserJozko
    Seasoned Newcomer
    5 months ago

    For those who come after: 

    The solution was having the games installed on the same hard drive as windows and EA app. 

    Anything else did not help.