{"id":15162,"date":"2023-05-04T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T05:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=15162"},"modified":"2024-07-12T17:22:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T11:52:14","slug":"fix-epic-games-launcher-not-working-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-epic-games-launcher-not-working-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolve Epic Games Launcher Not Working on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Epic Games launcher is one of the most prominent game launchers used by gamers. But sadly, some unwanted errors, like the Epic Games launcher not working on Windows, the launcher not launching (see the irony?), and for some, it keeps crashing, creating challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have encountered a similar error, this blog is for you. In this post, we have shared some of the finest fixes that you can use to resolve Epic Launcher not loading on Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Causes Epic Games Launcher to Crash on Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we address the fixes, it is crucial to identify the factors that lead to Epic Games Launcher not opening. Some believe the issue has appeared after a recent update and will be fixed with a bug fix. However, for some, the error has been around for a while. As per the gaming communities and multiple discussion forums like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/radeon\/comments\/18lfs0a\/epic_games_launcher_not_working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reddit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, some of the core reasons behind this issue are &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated Drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faulty Installation of the Epic Launcher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display Settings Configuration Error<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues in Launching Due to Firewall<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improper Launching Properties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, if you believe that any of these issues may be seen on your PC, your Epic Launcher will crash and not work as it should. Fortunately, all of these factors can be contained and resolved almost instantly. Without further ado, let\u2019s look at the ultimate fixes that will help you resolve the game launcher crashing issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Fix Epic Games Launcher Crashing on Windows 10\/11 PC<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #1 &#8211; Check if the app is open in the background<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are facing an issue where you keep double-clicking on the launch icon, but the Epic Games Launcher is not opening, this is the fix for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, a partial application process is already running in the background. This is why the system does not properly process your command. The best way to handle this is by checking the background process and closing if one of the processes is open.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do so, you can use the following steps &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong> &#8211; Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to bring up the Task Manager.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/task-manager.jpeg\" alt=\"task manager\" width=\"792\" height=\"387\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &#8211; Look for the process for Epic Games Launcher.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> &#8211; If the process is running, select it and click End Task to finish it immediately!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaunch the application, and the Epic Games Launcher will appear on the screen. However, if you do not find the process running in the background, do not worry; there are other fixes you can try!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #2 &#8211; Try Repairing the Epic Games Launcher using Control Panel<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the launcher keeps crashing all you have to do is follow these fixes \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Windows + R to open the run search utility.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; In the run search utility, use the command &#8211;\u00a0 control appwiz.cpl and hit enter.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/type-control-command.jpeg\" alt=\"type control command\" width=\"443\" height=\"266\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Step 3 &#8211; This will take you directly to uninstall and repair the window that you find in the Program&#8217;s title of your Control Panel.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; There, find your game launcher and click on it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Once you click on it, you will see a repair option on the top bar near uninstall. Click on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15165 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-on-repair-button.jpeg\" alt=\"click on repair button\" width=\"669\" height=\"142\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you click on repair, the internal process will automatically guide you. Just follow the instructions, and you should be good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #3 &#8211; Update Your Video Card\/Graphics Card Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If both the fixes shared above fail to fix the error for you, there are solid chances that the issue lies in your PC&#8217;s video processing capabilities. It usually happens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-graphics-driver-on-windows-10\/\">when the GPU is not working properly<\/a> or the graphics drivers are outdated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/best-driver-updater-software-for-windows\/\">update drivers without spending time<\/a> collecting information is to use Advanced Driver Updater. This excellent driver updater tool scans the PC for outdated drivers and shows the updates allowing you to finish updating your graphics card drivers in a few clicks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps to help you finish the updates easily &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong> &#8211; Download Advanced Driver Updater on your PC using the button below <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15162,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/15162\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'fix-epic-games-launcher-not-working-on-windows', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &#8211; Install the tool on your PC and run it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14768 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater-1.png\" alt=\"start scan using advanced driver updater\" width=\"959\" height=\"744\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> &#8211; On the home screen, you will find the Start Scan Now button. Click on it to initiate the scanning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14769 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/scanning-is-in-progress.png\" alt=\"scanning is in progress\" width=\"958\" height=\"739\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong> &#8211; Let the scan run. The scan will go through all the installed drivers on your PC and compare it to the latest on the tool\u2019s server.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong> &#8211; After the scan, you will have a list of outdated drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14770 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/04\/outdated-drivers-found.png\" alt=\"outdated drivers found\" width=\"962\" height=\"748\" sizes=\"(max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 6<\/strong> &#8211; Click on Update All to update these drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s how easy it is to update the drivers to resolve the Epic Games Launcher problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #4 &#8211; Try Accelerating Your Epic Games Launcher Processing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, when using multiple applications on your PC, the GPU gets confused about what is a priority and what is not. Hence, there\u2019s a possibility of GPU not accelerating the application&#8217;s launch process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, there is a way you can do so. Follow these steps to do so &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1 <\/strong>&#8211; Go to the shortcut. file of your Epic Games Launcher<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &#8211; Open its properties and navigate to the Shortcut tile.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> &#8211; In the Shortcut tab, you will find a target box where the file&#8217;s destination is mentioned.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong> &#8211; Click on the destination, and add -OpenGL ahead of it.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15167 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Epic-Games-Launcher-Properties.jpeg\" alt=\"Epic Games Launcher Properties\" width=\"372\" height=\"521\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong> &#8211; Save the changes and try launching the application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The OpenGL command helps you accelerate the GPU processing of any application and puts a process directly in touch with the GPU for better performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #5 &#8211; Uninstall &amp; Reinstall the Application<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of the mentioned fixes can resolve the error, chances are that your game launcher has gone corrupt. The best way to deal with the issue is by uninstalling it and re-installing it on your PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps to do so\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong> &#8211; Press Windows + R to open the run search utility.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &#8211; In the run search utility, use the command &#8211;\u00a0 control appwiz.cpl and hit enter.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/05\/type-control-command.jpeg\" alt=\"type control command\" width=\"443\" height=\"266\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> &#8211; This will open the window with all the programs listed.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong> &#8211; Find Epic Games Launcher &amp; double-click on it to uninstall.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong> &#8211; Once the uninstall is complete, use the setup file for the latest Epic Games Launcher version and install it immediately!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #6 &#8211; Allow the App Through Firewall Exception<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes while using a third-party application, you may come across errors related to launching as Windows is not familiar with them. That is why, if you trust the application, add it to the safelist allowing it to bypass your firewall and malware protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Go to the start menu and look up Windows Defender Firewall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6618\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/06\/windowss-defender-setting.jpg\" alt=\"windows defender setting\" width=\"512\" height=\"522\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; On launching the same, you will find a window with all the options related to your current firewall settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3\u2014From the left pane, select the \u201cAllow an app\u2026\u201d option to access the exceptions list. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18983\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Allow-an-app-or-feature-through-Windows-Defender-Firewal-option.png\" alt=\"Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewal option\" width=\"265\" height=\"382\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4\u2014From here, click on Change Settings and then click on Allow another app to open a pop-up that will allow you to browse through files on your PC using the Browse button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17115\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Allow-apps-and-features-option.png\" alt=\"Allow apps and features option\" width=\"875\" height=\"585\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5\u2014Select the Epic Launcher and add it to the list. Once you have done so, click the Add button, and you are good to go!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11321\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/allow-apps.jpg\" alt=\"allow apps\" width=\"793\" height=\"755\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix #7 &#8211; Check for a Corrupt Shortcut.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Epic Game Launcher keeps crashing while using the desktop shortcut, we recommend you try to use the start menu to find the application. Simply go to Start and use the search bar to find Epic Games Launcher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the Run as Administrator option for better processing. If the app works, you should immediately delete the shortcut from the desktop and create a new one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fixing Epic Games Launcher is no Rocket Science!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of these fixes, you can resolve issues with the launcher yourself. It is no rocket science that the application might stop working. After all, it is just another program on your PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you should pay attention to, however, is to ensure that you choose the correct and most efficient way to handle the situation. Advanced Driver Updater is a convenient way to handle errors. Hence you should try it out. Download the application today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any queries regarding the abovementioned ways or need assistance with any other issue, feel free to connect with us through our social media. Or you can drop your queries in the comments section below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading the blog. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Recommended :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/gameloop-emulator-keeps-crashing-error-on-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Gameloop Emulator Keeps Crashing Error on Windows<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-computer-shuts-down-when-playing-games-on-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Computer Shuts Down When Playing Games On Windows<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Epic Games launcher is one of the most prominent game launchers used by gamers. But sadly, some unwanted errors, like the Epic Games launcher not working on Windows, the launcher not launching (see the irony?), and for some, it keeps crashing, creating challenges. 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