BATTLEFIELD 4 CRASHES

Many people are experiencing Battlefield 4 crashes ever since the game was released. If you're experiencing the same problem, you have come at the right place. This article provides a workaround to get rid of occasional errors and crashes, which interrupt the gameplay.

Repair Punkbuster Installation

Punkbuster file is stored in the installation directory. Repair corrupt Punkbuster files.

For Windows 8 & Earlier Versions:

1. Double click My Computer desktop icon.

2. Open the following directory:

C:Program Files (x86)Origin GamesBattlefield 4_InstallerPunkbusterRedist

3. Open the file named PBSVC.EXE

4. Repair the PB installation.

Reinstall Visual C++ Redistributable

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a component used during gameplay. Corrupt Visual C++ files causes Battlefield 4 crashes. Reinstall it to fix your problem.

For Windows 8:

1. Press Windows Key, type "Control Panel" in the Search Box.

2. Click the Apps icon.

3. Click Programs | Uninstall a Program.

4. Select "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable" from the programs list.

5. Click "Repair" button.

6. Follow the on-screen wizard. A system reboot is mandatory.

For Earlier Versions of Windows:

1. Click Start | Control Panel.

2. Click Programs | Uninstall a Program.

3. Select "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable", click "Change/ Remove" button.

4. Select "Reinstall/ repair the program" option and click Next.

5. Follow the setup wizard.

Repair Windows Registry

Windows Registry contains important game configurations and settings. You experience crashes due to registry errors.

1. Download and install a System Utilities software.

2. Start full scan. Wait till it is finished.

3. Repair all errors.

Change Graphics Settings

Graphics settings such as broadcast resolution and picture quality play a critical role during gameplay. Incompatible settings cause the game to stop functioning.

For Windows 8 & Earlier Versions:

1. Open Battlefield 4.

2. Press Shift + F1 to open Origin.

3. Click Camera icon | Twitch menu.

4. Sign-in to your Battlefield 4 account.

5. Click Advanced Settings.

6. Reset Graphics Quality and Broadcast Resolution.

7. Save the settings and restart the game.

Exclude Game Files from DEP Security Feature

DEP stands for Data Execution Prevention. It is a security feature in Microsoft Windows. Fix DEP and Battlefield 4 conflicts by excluding game files as shown below:

For Windows 8 & Earlier Versions:

1. Right click My Computer desktop icon, select Properties.

2. Click Advanced system settings.

3. Click the Advanced tab, Settings button under Performance category.

4. Click Data Execution Prevention tab.

5. Select the option named "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select".

6. Click Add button, browse the following directory:

C:Program Files (x86)Origin GamesBattlefield 4

7. Add all.EXE files and then click OK twice.

The best way to fix Battlefield 4 crashes is to use Battlefield 4 Crash-Repair program. Download the software, start the diagnostic procedure.

Smital Vadhavkar is an IT Professional. In her spare time she writes articles on topics related to computer and technology. Her special interests include computer diagnostic and system optimization.

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