{"id":24282,"date":"2024-09-08T17:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T11:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=24282"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:09:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T06:39:47","slug":"how-to-fix-fortnite-not-launching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-fortnite-not-launching\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Fortnite Not Launching\/Opening (15 Ways &#8211; Tried &#038; Tested)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortnite, a famous battle game for Windows developed by Epic Games, has encountered issues. Users have reported problems with the game not launching or loading. Instead of running, the game often crashes and displays an error message. There are many posts on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/FortNiteBR\/comments\/17nh7ff\/unable_to_launch_fortnite_as_the_anticheat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reddit forums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of users complaining about Fortnite issues. We have compiled the best tried-and-tested methods to fix Fortnite not launching on Windows 11.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why Is My Fortnite Not Launching On PC<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There could be several reasons why Fortnite isn\u2019t launching on your PC:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupt or outdated game files or Visual C++ components can prevent Fortnite from starting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your PC might not meet the minimum system requirements to run Fortnite smoothly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other applications, particularly those running in the background, might interfere with Fortnite&#8217;s launch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated or faulty graphics drivers can cause game launch issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your antivirus or firewall settings might block Fortnite from launching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing or outdated DirectX or Visual C++ Redistributables can prevent Fortnite from running properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A corrupted Fortnite installation can lead to launch issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing or pending Windows updates may affect the game&#8217;s performance or launch.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address these issues, you can update drivers, verify game files, check system requirements, and ensure that your system and software are up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We recently prepared a video on fixing this error, Watch here &#8211;<\/p>\n<style>.yt-thumb-wrap{position:relative;display:inline-block;max-width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;overflow:hidden;border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer}.yt-play-btn,.yt-play-btn::before{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%}.yt-thumb{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}.yt-play-btn{transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:68px;height:48px;background:red;border-radius:14%\/50%;box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}.yt-play-btn::before{content:\"\";transform:translate(-35%,-50%);border-style:solid;border-width:12px 0 12px 20px;border-color:transparent transparent transparent #fff}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/watch-video\/?yvideo=z6Ues9nPcDg\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"yt-thumb-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"yt-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/z6Ues9nPcDg\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube Thumbnail\"><div class=\"yt-play-btn\"><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">[Tried &amp; Tested] &#8211; Fix \u201cFortnite Not Launching\u201d Issues On Windows PC<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 1: Verify Game Files<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are facing the \u201cFortnite not launching after the update\u201d error on Windows 11, then you need to verify the game files as the first step. The Epic Launcher will check the game files installed on your system and replace the corrupted and missing files. Here are the steps to verify the game files:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Double-click on the shortcut icon of the Epic Games launcher to open it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Next, click Library and locate the game you wish to verify the files of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24283\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Epic-Games-launcher-Library.webp\" alt=\"Epic Games launcher - Library\" width=\"469\" height=\"412\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Right-click on Fortnite and choose the Manage option.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Now, select the Verify button and let the process complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24284\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Verify-files-option.webp\" alt=\"Verify files option\" width=\"445\" height=\"266\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Reboot the PC and check if the \u201cFortnite not launching\u201d issue on Windows 11 has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 2: Clear The Launcher Web Cache<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary files like cache, cookies, and other<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/clean-junk-files-windows\/\"> junk files occupy valuable storage space<\/a> and disrupt your PC&#8217;s normal functioning. These files are useful when various apps first create them but are not deleted after use and later create complications. Here are the steps to clear the launcher Web Cache.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Exit the Epic Games launcher app and restart the system.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Press Win + R to open the RUN box and type \u201c%localappdata%\u201d followed by a click on the OK button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: A new window will open where you have to open the Epic Games folder.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Open the Saved Folder and locate the Webcache folder.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Right-click on Webcache and choose delete from the context menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Reboot your PC and check if the \u201cFortnite not launching via Epic Games launcher\u201d has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 3: Run As Administrator<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granting admin privileges to an app can fix issues related to launching the app. To run the app in an elevated mode, follow the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Right-click on the Epic Launcher shortcut and choose Properties.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: A new box will open, and click the Compatibility tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23429\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Compatibility-tab.webp\" alt=\"Compatibility tab\" width=\"342\" height=\"226\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Now, check the box before \u201cRun this program as an administrator\u201d and click on Apply and OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 4: Close Discord Before Opening Game<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some experts on Reddit have pointed out that the Discord app conflicts with Fortnite. But this does not mean you cannot use Discord while playing Fortnite. Close the Discord app, launch Fortnite first, and then open Discord. Here are the steps to close the Discord app:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Locate the Discord process in the Processes tab and right-click on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24285\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Discord-process-Task-manager.webp\" alt=\"Discord process - Task manager\" width=\"497\" height=\"247\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Choose End Task from the context menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: After closing all the processes related to Discord, launch the Epic launcher or open the Fortnite game without restarting PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 5: Repair EasyAntiCheat<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using the EasyAntiCheat app, then repair it. It can fix the \u201cFortnite not launching on Windows 11\u201d error. Here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + E to launch the File Explorer.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: In the search box on the top, type <\/span><b>easyanticheat_setup <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and wait till Windows finds the file for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24286\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/easyanticheat_setup.webp\" alt=\"easyanticheat_setup\" width=\"331\" height=\"157\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Once the file appears in the search results, double-click on it to run this file.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: If a prompt box appears, click on Yes.<br \/>\nStep 5: Choose Fortnite from the dropdown menu and click the <b>Repair Service<\/b> button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24287\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/easy-anticheat-service-prompt.webp\" alt=\"easy anti cheat service prompt\" width=\"622\" height=\"487\" sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: After the process completes, click on the Finish button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Open Fortnite to check if the \u201cFortnite not launching after the update\u201d issue has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 6: Set Fortnite to Run with DirectX 11<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some experts have stated that the issues with Fortnite not launching occur because the game is set to start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-download-update-directx-in-windows\/\">DirectX 12<\/a> enabled. Players can&#8217;t access the graphics settings to switch to DirectX 11 when the game doesn&#8217;t start. However, you can still force the game to run with DirectX 11 by setting a launch option in the Epic Games Launcher, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Run Epic Games Launcher.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on User Profile and then click on Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Scroll down through the list of games and choose Fortnite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24289\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Epic-Games-Launcher-Setting.webp\" alt=\"Epic Games Launcher - Setting\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Choose Additional Command Line Arguments to make the launch option box appear.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Type \u201c<\/span><b>d3d11\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the launch box.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 7: Clean Boot<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some apps conflict with others. There is no identifiable reason for this, and neither can we identify in advance which two apps might conflict with each other. This might be one of the reasons why the \u201cFortnite not launching via Epic Games launcher\u201d error occurs. We suggest you perform a clean boot and then try to launch Fortnite. This will help identify if any of the apps is conflicting with Fortnite. Here are steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the Run dialog. Type \u201c<\/span><b>msconfig\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click OK.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Next, navigate to the \u2018Services\u2019 tab.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Check the box for \u2018Hide all Microsoft services\u2019 to ensure these services are hidden. Then, click \u2018Disable All\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24063\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/System-Configuration-box.webp\" alt=\"System Configuration box\" width=\"564\" height=\"381\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click on the Startup tab and the \u201c<\/span><b>Open Task Manager<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d link.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: A new window will open with a list of apps starting when your computer boots. Right-click on each app and choose Disable.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Close the Task Manager window and click \u2018OK\u2019 on the System Configuration when finished.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Restart your system to apply the changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 8: Disable Data Execution Prevention<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a built-in Windows feature that provides an additional layer of security for your computer. Typically, you do not need to disable DEP, and it is advisable to keep it enabled to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-antivirus-protect-your-pc\/\"> protect your system<\/a>. However, some well-intentioned programs occasionally may incorrectly use memory areas monitored by DEP, and the service might terminate the program or cause it to run improperly in such cases. We can try to disable the DEP and check if the Fortnite issue is resolved. Remember to enable it after you have finished playing Fortnite. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + S to open the Windows Search box and type \u201ccmd.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click the Run as Administrator option to run the Command Prompt app in an elevated mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Type the following command to disable DEP followed by Enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>BCDEDIT \/SET {CURRENT} NX ALWAYSOFF<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24290\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BCDEDIT-SET-CURRENT-NX-ALWAYSOFF-command.webp\" alt=\"BCDEDIT SET CURRENT NX ALWAYSOFF command\" width=\"480\" height=\"145\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Reboot your PC for the changes to take effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>To enable it type this command and press Enter key.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>BCDEDIT \/SET {CURRENT} NX ALWAYSON<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24291\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BCDEDIT-SET-CURRENT-NX-ALWAYSON-command.webp\" alt=\"BCDEDIT SET CURRENT NX ALWAYSON command\" width=\"473\" height=\"136\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 9: Disable Antivirus<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some antivirus apps can become overcautious and identify a legitimate app as a false positive. In this case, it is recommended that you temporarily disable the antivirus app and try to initiate the Fortnite game. Here are the steps to disable the Windows Security app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press the Win key and type Windows Security.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the relevant result under Best Match.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23224\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/windows-security.webp\" alt=\"Windows Security - Virus and threat protection\" width=\"1279\" height=\"478\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Next, click on Virus &amp; Threat Protection.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click on Manage Settings.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24104\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Manage-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Manage Settings under Virus and Threat Protection\" width=\"357\" height=\"112\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Slide the toggle button under Real-Time Protection towards the left to disable it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24065\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Virus-and-threat-protection-settings.webp\" alt=\"Virus and threat protection settings\" width=\"573\" height=\"362\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>After playing Fortnite, you must repeat the steps to enable Real-Time Protection.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 10: Add Exception To Firewall<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Windows firewall prevents Fortnite from running, you could add an exception to your firewall settings. Here is how to do that:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press the Windows key + S to open the Search box and type Windows Defender Firewall.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the best match result, and a new box will open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24121\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allow-an-app-or-feature-through-Windows-Defender-Firewall.webp\" alt=\"Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall\" width=\"503\" height=\"427\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Click the \u201c Allow an app or feature\u2026\u201d link in the left panel.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click on the Change Settings button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24123\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Change-settings-option.webp\" alt=\"Change settings option in Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall prompt\" width=\"791\" height=\"500\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Locate Fortnite in the list and click on the check boxes under Private and Public.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Click on the OK button.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 11: Update Graphics Driver<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphics drivers facilitate communication between your graphics card and the operating system. Keeping these drivers updated is crucial because outdated, missing, or corrupted drivers can lead to issues such as \u201cFortnite not launching.\u201d Here is an automatic way to update your drivers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Update Via Advanced Driver Updater<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Driver Updater is a third-party tool designed to streamline the process of updating all your drivers with just a few clicks without being restricted to specific servers. This effective application scans your PC to identify and fix driver problems quickly. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Click the Download button below to download the setup file for Advanced Driver Updater.<\/span><\/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\/24282,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/24282\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'how-to-fix-fortnite-not-launching', '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;\">Step 2: Double-click the downloaded file to install the Advanced Driver Updater.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: After installing the app, open it and click the Start Scan Now button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23229\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"start scan using advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: A list of outdated drivers will be presented on your screen within the app interface.<br \/>\nStep 5: Locate the Graphics driver and click the Update button next to it.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23705\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/drivers-are-up-to-date-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"drivers are up to date - advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Wait for the driver updation process to complete and reboot the PC<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 12: Install the Latest Visual C++ Package<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24293\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Visual-C-Redistributable-version.webp\" alt=\"Visual C Redistributable version\" width=\"599\" height=\"483\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure Fortnite runs smoothly on your computer, you must install compatible Visual C++ files. Visual C++ files are crucial system components, along with DirectX, that are required for proper execution. If you are facing \u201cFortnite not launching on Windows 11\u201d, it could be due to outdated Visual C++ packages. To resolve this, update or reinstall the latest Visual C++ package. You can download and install the most recent version directly from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/cpp\/windows\/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#visual-studio-2015-2017-2019-and-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft&#8217;s official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 13: Update Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press the Win key and type \u201cCheck For Updates\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the relevant result under best match, and the Windows Settings box will open.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Click the Check For Updates button and wait for the updates to download and install on your PC.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Reboot your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fix 14: Run SFC\/DISM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The System File Checker is a valuable tool for repairing and replacing corrupted system files with new, healthy ones. Follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box and type \u201ccmd.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Type the following command and hit the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Sfc \/Scannow<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Exit the Command Prompt window and reboot your computer after completing the scan.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Press Windows + S, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>\nStep 7: Allow the process to complete and reboot your PC.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 15: Uninstall and Reinstall the Fortnite Game<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of the previous solutions resolve the issue with Fortnite not loading, try uninstalling and reinstalling the game. To do this, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1. Open the Epic Games Launcher on your computer.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2. Go to the <\/span><b>Library<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and locate the Fortnite game.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3. Click the <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button next to Fortnite.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4. Select the <\/span><b>Uninstall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5. After the uninstallation process is complete, restart your computer.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6. Reopen the Epic Games Launcher and search for Fortnite.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7. Download and install Fortnite by following the on-screen instructions.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 8. Once the installation is finished, launch the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, this resolves the issue. If the problem persists, contact the Epic Games support team for further assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Play Fortnite On Your PC Without Issues<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that the above-mentioned steps have helped you fix the\u201d Fortnite doesn\u2019t launch\u201d issue on your Windows PC. Please write to us and tell us in the comments section below which method worked for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fortnite-waiting-in-queue\/\">Fortnite Waiting In Queue \u2013 What is it &amp; How to Fix it<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fixed-fortnite-edit-glitch-delay-errors\/\">Fixed \u2013 Fortnite Edit Glitch (Delay Errors)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fortnite, a famous battle game for Windows developed by Epic Games, has encountered issues. Users have reported problems with the game not launching or loading. Instead of running, the game often crashes and displays an error message. There are many posts on Reddit forums of users complaining about Fortnite issues. 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