How To Fix EA Sports FC 26 Not Launching/Won't Launch On PC
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Step 1) Try relaunching the game couple of times, Install Visual C++ Files https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-160 , try launching the game from EA app
Step 2) Run the game as an administrator from the game installation folder, try compatibility mode, disable full screen optimization, run EAAntiCheat.GameServiceLauncher
Step 3) Allow the game exe file to antivirus program (Avast, Norton, McAfee, bit defender, windhawk etc.)/Windows Security, allow both EAAntiCheat.GameServiceLauncher.exe and EAAntiCheat.Installer.exe files too
Step 4) Repair/Update/Uninstall & Reinstall EA AntiCheat
Install EA Anticheat From EA Website
https://help.ea.com/en/help/pc/ea-anticheat/
Step 5) Rename fcsetup file/settings folder (All saved settings will be lost), if not resolved rename the FC 26, create a backup first (you will lose all the save game progress)
Step 6) Try -dx11/-dx12
Step 7) Perform clean installation of graphics driver
https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
https://www.amd.com/en/support
Step 8) Run the game with dedicated graphics card, desktop users connect HDMI/DP cable to dedicated graphics card
Step 9) Lower down monitor refresh rate from 240hz to 120hz/60Hz
Step 10) Uninstall codec pack for media player
Step 11) Close OBS, unplug Razer Tartarus, disconnect keychron keyboard
Step 12) Run EA App Update, run App Recovery, Repair EA App, uninstall & reinstall latest version the EA app
Step 13) Install DirectX:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
Step 14) Run EA App/Steam as an administrator
Step 15) Update Windows
Step 16) Try Power saver mode, turn on/turn off hardware accelerated GPU Scheduling
Step 17) Disable Daemon tools in device manager, uninstall daemon, you can reinstall in future, Close ReWASD, DS4 Windows,AutoHotKey,Razer Synapse, close razer software, Corsair iCUE, Faceit Anti Cheat, Riot Vanguard, Belvedere, Logitech G Hub, also disable these if present in task manager/device manager. Disable Xvdd SCSI Miniport, Daemon, Corsair Bus in device manager, if not working uninstall these apps, close all the third-party apps (VLC codec/wallpaper engine/MSI Apps etc.), also end the services from task manager, perform cleanboot
Step 18) Disable/Uninstall zapret app, CryptoPro, Punkbuster (PB) delete the punkbuster from every possible place on PC, close/uninstall goodbyedpi app, if you are running Droptop via Rainmeter close both and its services in task manager. Close any third-party mouse and keyboard app- use windows default, corsair mouse/keyboard could iCUE software which can result in the error, Close 3XS software support app- if using this app, close GameCompanion app, if you have a product from SCAN then find 'Menu.exe' and close it/end it from task manager, close Viveport/Vive's VR software
Step 19) Unplug external devices such as hotas, pedals, racing wheel, Razer Tartarus, disconnect all the additional USB adapter connected to PC, disconnect additional joystick/controllers connected. Try VPN On/OFF, disable overlay, close all the overlay apps (Discord, Nvidia app, Nvidia shadow play overlay, AMD overlay). Do not overclock, set it to default, close all the overclocking application MSI Afterburner/Rivatuner, remove the undervolt
Step 20) Create A New Local Admin User
Step 21) Uninstall the game, go to the game installation folder and delete the game folder, restart your PC, and reinstall the game to C Drive/if already installed to C drive, then install the game to another SSD