When an affected user launches the game, the game pops up but nothing happens. Sometimes, either a black screen or blue spinning wheel (after clicking the play button) is shown. In some cases, the PC freezes, and users have to forcefully restart the system to get rid of the black screen or blue spinning wheel. Before moving on with the solutions to fix Escape from Tarkov, make sure that your antivirus/firewall applications are updated. If you are a participant of Windows Insider, then leave the program and try to launch the game. Moreover, try to use another in-game server to rule out the overloading of regional servers. Furthermore, if an install button is shown (even when the game is installed), then click on the option of “set the path to existing game installation” (usually located just above the install button) and point it to the installation directory of the game. It may take 10 to 15 minutes to verify the game files and then the game may launch without any issue.
Solution 1: Open the Game and Launcher as Administrator
To safeguard its users, Microsoft implemented different methods and techniques in the latest versions of the Windows OS. One such thing is the implementation of user rights to access essential system resources. If the launcher/game does not have the required privileges to access essential system/network resources, then the game may fail to launch. In this case, opening the launcher/game with administrative privileges may solve the problem.
Solution 2: Open the Game in Window Borderless
Escape from Tarkov can be configured to use different display modes. If the display mode of the game is not optimal for your system, then the game may fail to launch. Given the conditions, launching the game in Windows borderless mode may solve the problem.
Solution 3: Clearing Cache and Temp Files
The issue you are encountering could be caused by a communication glitch caused by cache/temp files. To rule out any such issue, it will be a good idea to log out of the game, clear the cache/temp folder, and then log back in.
Solution 4: Update System Drivers and Windows to the Latest Build
Windows and system drivers are continuously updated to cater to new technological developments and patch known bugs. If you are using outdated system drivers or Windows version, then the game may fail to launch. In this scenario, updating Windows and system drivers may solve the issue.
Solution 5: Clean Boot Your System to Check for Software Conflict
Applications share system/network resources in the Windows OS and coexist. If a resource essential for the operation of Escape from Tarkov is not available due to a 3rd party application, then the game may fail to launch. To rule out any such software conflict, clean boot your system.
Solution 6: Temporarily Disable Your Antivirus/Firewall Applications
There is no deniability in the importance of your Antivirus/Firewall applications in the security of your device and data. But these applications have a history of creating issues for games, especially online games. To rule out any issues by these applications, it will be a good idea to temporarily disable your antivirus/firewall. Warning: Proceed at your own risk as disabling your antivirus/firewall applications may expose your system to threats like viruses and trojans etc.
Solution 7: Check Integrity of the Game Files
Bad sectors on the hard disk of your system or sudden power failure are common causes of the corruption of the game files. If the game files are corrupt, then the game may fail to launch. To rule out any such thing, it will be a good idea to check the integrity of the game files.
Solution 8: Reset the Game/Launcher Settings to Default
Every gamer customizes different game settings as per his requirements. If you misconfigured an essential setting of Escape from Tarkov, then the game may fail to launch. In this case, resetting the game settings to their default may solve the problem.
Solution 9: Delete the Game Logs
Nearly every software application uses logs to store different types of information. If any of the previous logs of the game/launcher have corrupted, then the game may encounter the error under discussion. In this case, deleting the logs may solve the problem.
Solution 10: Create a New Windows User Profile
Corrupted entries associated with the current user profile of Windows could be the root cause of the issue under discussion. In this scenario, creating a new user profile and opening the game/launcher through the new user profile may solve the issue.
Solution 11: Disable Overclocking of CPU/GPU
Overclocking your CPU/GPU is a common norm in the gaming world. But it is known to be the root cause of many gaming issues. To check if the issues are caused by overclocking, it will be a good idea to revert to the stock speeds of your system. You can get guidelines from how to Overclock Your GPU to set the clock speeds of your system back to stock.
Solution 12: Uninstall the Game/Launcher and then Reinstall
If nothing has helped you so far, then a corrupt installation of the launcher/game is the root cause of the issue. In this case, uninstalling the game/launcher and then reinstalling the game/launcher may solve the problem. If you are still having issues, then either try to reset your system or perform a clean installation of Windows.
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