Fix Fallout 76 Loading, Crashing, Freezing and Connectivity Issue on PC
Overview: Fallout 76 is an online multiplayer action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. Gamers are facing many issues such as launching, crashing, freezing, connectivity, and graphics issue while playing the Fallout 76 game. Today in this article we will troubleshoot these issues to get the best gameplay experience.
So, let’s start with real user’s practical scenarios!
Scenario 1: Community Fallout Fallout 76 Fallout 76 Support [Fallout 76] PC So slow
Finally, the day is here – all the BETAs went well – But today when I start up the game everything is so slow and non-responsive – like running in syrup – I checked my files but the game can´t be played. I’ve been looking forward till this day for so long time – but its unplayable
Source: Bethesda Forum
Scenario 2: Community Fallout Fallout 76 Fallout 76 Support [Fallout 76] PC [PC] Won’t Launch Past “Please Stand By Screen” And Crashes!
Won’t Launch Past “Please Stand By Screen” And Crashes. Error: error “Fallout 76 has stopped working?”
Source: Bethesda Forum
Like the above two users, there are many gamers who are facing these issue, let’s follow the below steps to fix this.
Solution 1: Check the System Requirement to Play Fallout 76
Most of the issues occur when your computer does not meet the minimum system requirement to play the game. You may experience significant problems while playing the game, so please make sure your PC meets the minimum configuration to play Fallout 76. Both Minimum and recommended PC requirement is mentioned below. For best gaming experience recommended configuration is preferred.
Minimum System Requirement to Play Fallout 76
Operating System: Windows 7/8.1/10
Architecture: 64 bit
System Memory: 8GB
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent
Hard Drive Space: 60GB
Recommended
Operating System: Windows 7/8.1/10
Architecture: 64 bit
System Memory: 8GB
Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
Graphics Card: Nvidia GTX 970 4GB / AMD R9 290X 4GB
Hard Drive Space: 60GB
Solution 2: Perform Hard Reset.
Most of the time hard reset fixes the issue. Unplug all external devices from your computer. The only devices you should leave connected to your computer are your monitor, mouse, and keyboard if the computer is a desktop. Now Shut down your desktop and unplug the power cable from the desktop.
In case of laptop unplug the charger and remove the battery if applicable.
Now press and hold the power button down for approximately 15-20 seconds then plug in the power cable back to the desktop. Plug in the battery and charger back in case of laptop and start the system. Now launch Fallout 76. In case the issue still persists move on to the next step.
Solution 3: Update Graphics Drivers to Run Fallout 76
Visit your system manufacturer’s website to update system BIOS and all the necessary driver especially the graphics card driver.
NVIDIA Users: GeForce Experience can be used to check and update the drivers automatically, visit the below link to auto update or update it manually.
AMD Users: Visit the below link to autodetect or manually select your driver.
Solution 4: Run Bethesda.net Launcher and Fallout 76 as an Administrator
Steps to run Bethesda.net launcher as an Administrator
- Go to the path C:\Program Files (x86)\Bethesda.net Launcher
- Find the Bethesda.net exe file called BethesdaNetLauncher
- Make a right-click on it and go to Properties.
- Select the Compatibility tab.
- Check the Run this program as an administrator box at the bottom and click OK
Steps to run Fallout 76 as an Administrator
- Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Bethesda.net Launcher\games\Fallout76
- Locate the game executable.
- Make a Right-click on it and go to Properties.
- Click the Compatibility
- Check the Run this program as an administrator box at the bottom and click OK
Once complete, relaunch the Bethesda.net launcher and try launching the game again.
Solution 5: Use Recommended Settings to Play Fallout 76
Please keep in mind that higher settings maximize the workload for the system hardware overall, even if your system exceeds the minimum system requirement for the game.
Opting for reduced graphical features in the game is recommended if you are experiencing an issue with performance and stability.
Solution 6: Do Not Overclock or Turbo Boost a Processor or GPU
In case you are opting for Overclocking or Turbo Boosting a hardware in your computer, then we suggest resetting the processor or GPU to the manufacturer specifications, as doing so may prevent any crashing and freezing.
Also, disable Intel Turbo Booster from BIOS settings and in case you are not able to figure out contact your system manufacturer
Solution 7: Repair Fallout 76 from the Bethesda.net Launcher
Steps to repair Fallout 76 from the Bethesda.net Launcher
- Open the Bethesda.net Launcher and click on the game icon to select Fallout 76
- Click on Game Options on the top right of the net launcher
- Select Scan and Repair.
Solution 8: Bad or Wrong DirectX installation
Update Direct X by installing the most current version. Direct X is the software which the game uses to communicate with your PC. If it’s outdated or bad it can cause crashing and freezing. Visit the below link to update the Direct X to the latest version from Microsoft website.
Solution 9: Update Windows 10
Open Windows 10 setting by pressing Windows + I key on the keyboard, then click on Update & Security, now click on Check for updates to update Windows 10.
Solution 10: Perform Clean Boot
Type in msconfig in Windows search box and click on System Configuration.
Click the Services tab and check the box to Hide all Microsoft Services, then click the Disable All button.
Now click on the Startup tab, then click on Open Task Manager.
It can take a few seconds for the Task Manager list to load.
Click each of the Startup programs in the list then click the Disable button. Disable all.
Close the Task Manager window.
Click OK on the System Configuration window to save your changes.
Restart the system and try launching Fallout 76 game again.
Solution 11: Stop the Windows 10 Apps From Running in the Background
Open Windows 10 setting by pressing Windows + I key on the keyboard, then click on Privacy and then scroll down and select Background apps and disable all the apps which you do not need.
In this way, it will run Fallout 76 smoothly.
Solution 12: Add Exception to Antivirus and Firewall/Disable Windows Firewall and Multiple Antivirus
In case you are facing Fallout 76 loading or launching issue then it might be antivirus or firewall which does not allow the game to load because it recognizes game files as potentially harmful and blocks it from running. Add exceptions for Fallout 76. Call your Antivirus company if you need help in adding an exception for Fallout 76.
Most of the time Antivirus causes your game to crash or freeze so if you have multiple security running on the system then disable all the antivirus except one or try switching to another antivirus if one particular antivirus is causing the issue.
Solution 13: Perform Disk Cleanup
Run Disk Cleanup, open disk cleanup by typing Disk Cleanup in Windows 10 search box as shown below:
Once Disk Cleanup is open put a check mark in front of the all the list and then click on Clean up system files
Once you click on Clean up system Files it will pop up a window with C drive selected, hit ok. It will again bring up disk cleanup windows again, put a check in front of all the list and then hit OK to clean the disk.
This will get rid of all the unnecessary files on the system. Restart your PC and launch Fallout 76.
Solution 14: Correct Windows 10 Virtual Memory/Pagefile
If the Windows 10 virtual memory is not set right, there is a chance of crashing and freezing issue with Fallout 76.
In Windows search box type in System and click on System as shown below.
Now click on Advanced System Settings
On System Properties Window under the Advanced tab click on Settings as shown below
On Performance Option Window under advanced click on Change
On Virtual Memory window, uncheck Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.
From the list, select the drive on which Windows 10 is installed. (C: in most cases is already selected) click to select the Custom size radio button. Now type the minimum and maximum size of the Pagefile in megabytes (MB) according to the physical memory present in your computer.
Now how to calculate Windows 10 Virtual Memory: Initial size is one and a half (1.5) x the amount of total system memory. Maximum size is three (3) x the initial size. So, in this system we have 8 GB (1 GB = 1,024 MB x 8 = 8192 MB) of memory. The initial size would be 1.5 x 8192 = 12288 MB and the maximum size would be 3 x 12288= 36864 MB.
Now click on Set and hit OK. Restart your PC and launch Fallout 76.
Solution 15: Flush the DNS
This troubleshooting is for the connectivity issue when you are getting kicked off the Fallout 76 game.
Type cmd in the Windows search box and then make a right click on Command Prompt to Run as an Administrator.
When the command prompt opens, type ipconfig/flushdns and press Enter.
Repeat the same process for below commands.
Type ipconfig /registerdns and press Enter.
Type ipconfig /release and press Enter.
Type ipconfig /renew and press Enter.
Type netsh winsock reset and press Enter.
Reboot your computer and launch Fallout 76.
Solution 16: Uninstall and Reinstall Fallout 76
If somehow game files have gone corrupt then uninstalling and reinstalling Fallout 76 may fix the issue.
- In order to uninstall Fallout 76, log into the Bethesda.net Launcher
- Select Fallout 76 from the sidebar
- Click on Options in the game’s window, and select UNINSTALL.
After uninstall restart the system and then reinstall the Fallout 76 and launch the game.
Solution 17: Reinstall the Windows 10
Sometimes corrupt OS does not allow you to play the game properly. Reinstalling Windows 10 may fix the issue.
Please note that you will lose all the data on your computer when you reinstall the OS.
Please visit this link to learn how to reinstall Windows 10 using USB flash drive
Conclusion
I hope this article helped you to resolve Fallout 76 crashing, freezing, and connectivity issue.
