Fortnite Not Launching [SOLVED]

If you ever run into the Fortnite not launching problem, don’t worry. It’s often not hard to fix at all…

5 fixes for Fortnite not launching in Windows

Here are 5 fixes that have helped other players resolve the Fortnite not launching issue. You may not have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.

1. Update your device drivers
2. Verify your Fortnite files
3. Repair EasyAntiCheat
4. Install the latest patch
5. Repair corrupted system files

Fix 1: Update your device drivers

Updating drivers should always be your go-to option when something goes wrong with your computer or system. Whether you choose to update the device drivers manually, using Windows Update, or you use a trusted third-party product, it’s essential that you have the latest correct device drivers for your operating system at all times.

If you don’t have the time, patience or skills to update the drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to be troubled by the wrong driver you would be downloading, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to automatically updating your drivers with Driver Easy:

1) Download and install Driver Easy.

2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3) Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of ALL the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. (This requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. If you’re not ready to buy the Pro version, Driver Easy offers a 7-day free trial which includes access to all the Pro features such as high-speed download and one-click install. You won’t be charged until the trial ends.)

4) Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

5) Open Fortnite and see if it launches properly. If yes, then congrats! But if it still won’t launch, please move on to Fix 2, below.

Fix 2: Verify your Fortnite files

Sometimes Fortnite won’t launch because there’re broken or missing files on your system. So you should verify the game files to make sure any corrupt files fixed and missing files installed to see if it fixes the Fortnite not launching issue. 

Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Epic Games Launcher, click Library. Then click the cog icon in Fortnite.

   

2. Click Verify.

   

3. As soon as the verification is ready, the SETTINGS option will switch to LAUNCH. Click LAUNCH to see if Fortnite opens smoothly.

Fix 3: Repair EasyAntiCheat

Another useful trick to get Fortnite launching again is to repair it in the EasyAntiCheat service. Here’s how:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo keyand E at the same time to open File Explorer.
2. Type easyanticheat_setup in the search box and wait while Windows works on searching the results. Then double-click on EasyAntiCheat_Setup as soon as it shows up as a result.

   

3. Click Yes once asked to confirm.
4. Select Fortnite from the drop-down menu and click Repair Service. 

   

5. Click Finish once the uninstall and the install processes finish.
6. Re-launch Fortnite and hopefully the Fortnite not launching problem has been solved.

Fix 4: Install the latest patch

Developers of Epic Games keep releasing patches to help fix game bugs and improve overall gaming experience. So it’s always recommended you install the latest patch and then restart your computer to see if it fixes the Fortnite not launching issue.

If all else fails, then you might want to contact Epic Games Help Center for assistance in further troubleshooting.

Fix 4: Repair system files

Missing, corrupt, or damaged system files may be the culprit for this Fortnite not launching error. To eliminate this issue as a possible cause, you can try the fix below to repair possible system file issues.

System File Checker (SFC) is a handy feature in Windows that helps scan your system files and repair missing or corrupted system files(including those related to BSOD). To run the SFC scan:

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type cmd. Then right-click on Command Prompt and click Run as administrator.

2) Click Yes when prompted to confirm.

3) In the command prompt window, type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

It’ll take some time for the SFC to replace the corrupted system files with new ones if it detects any, so please be patient.

4) Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

5) Check your computer to see if the problem has been fixed.

That’s it. Hopefully this post has guided you in the right direction in fixing the Fortnite launching issues on your computer.

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