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Battle.net Crashing on PC: Try these 6 Easy Solutions
Easy solutions to get the gaming client up and running
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Updated onApril 17, 2024
updated onApril 17, 2024
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Battle.net is a popular gaming client and the launcher for Blizzard’s multiplayer games. It has a fair share of users and commands significant appeal amongst the community. However, many users have recently reported that the Battle.net client is crashing on their PCs.
There isn’t a specific underlying cause for Battle Net crashing the computer, so identifying the problem and eliminating it may take time. No matter the case, we will help find you a solution when thegame keeps crashing in Windows.
Why is Battle.net crashing on my PC?
What can I do if Battlenet is crashing on my PC?
Before we head to the solutions, restart the computer, launch Battle.net again, and verify if the problem is resolved, check for Windows updates, and if you have anythird-party antivirusrunning on the computer, disable it, and verify whether Battlenet stops crashing on the PC.
1. Update the graphics driver
In most cases, users could fix things when Battle.net kept crashing on the PC byupdating the graphics driver. In case Windows is unable to find an update, you can directly head to the manufacturer’s website tomanually install the driver. Here are quick links for the three:
2. Run Battle.net as administrator
Once done, relaunch Battlenet and verify whether it still keeps crashing on the PC. If yes, move to the next solution.
3. Disable Nvidia RTX Voice
A few users reported that NVIDIA RTX Voice was responsible for Battlenet crashing on the PC, and disabling it from automatically launching at startup fixed things in no time.
4. Modify settings
Even though most of the playable games that Blizzard offers are primarily made for DX10, some of them may perform better with DX9. So, after making the changes, check whether Battle.net stops crashing on the PC.
5. Reinstall Battle.net from scratch
If the previous solutions didn’t work, reinstalling Battle.net can help fix things if it keeps crashing on Windows PC. Just make sure to remove all the related files before reinstalling the app. Or you may use areliable uninstaller softwareto do the same.
6. Create a new user account
That’s it! If nothing else helps fix things when Battlenet is crashing on Windows PC, the last option is to create a new user account. It works almost every time, but since this process is time-consuming, we recommend you use it as a last resort.
Also, do not forget to check some quick tips tooptimize Windows for gaminganddownload Battlenetfor mac or Android.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
