FO76 Keeps Crashing to Windows 11: 10 Surefire Fixes

Is Fallout 76 crashing on your Windows 11 PC? Don't despair! Here are 10 foolproof fixes to help you get back to the wasteland.

1. Update Your Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers are a common cause of game crashes. Make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card installed. You can download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.

2. Verify the Game Files

Corrupted game files can also lead to crashes. Verify the integrity of your game files through the Steam client. Here's how:

• Open the Steam client.
• Go to your game library.
• Right-click on Fallout 76 and select "Properties".
• Click on the "Local Files" tab.
• Click on the "Verify integrity of game files..." button.

3. Disable Antivirus and Firewall

Antivirus and firewall programs can sometimes interfere with games. Disable them temporarily to see if that fixes the crashing issue.

4. Run the Game in Compatibility Mode

Running the game in compatibility mode can sometimes resolve crashing issues. Here's how:

• Right-click on the Fallout 76 executable file.
• Select "Properties".
• Click on the "Compatibility" tab.
• Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" box.
• Select "Windows 8" or "Windows 7" from the drop-down menu.
• Click on the "Apply" button.

5. Increase Virtual Memory

Virtual memory is a portion of your hard drive that is used as an extension of RAM. Increasing virtual memory can help improve game performance and stability. Here's how:

• Open the Control Panel.
• Click on "System and Security".
• Click on "System".
• Click on the "Advanced system settings" link.
• Click on the "Performance" tab.
• Click on the "Settings" button under the "Virtual memory" section.
• Select the "Custom size" option.
• Enter a value for "Initial size (MB)" and "Maximum size (MB)".
• The recommended initial size is 1.5 times the amount of RAM you have installed.
• The recommended maximum size is 3 times the amount of RAM you have installed.

6. Reinstall the Game

If none of the above solutions work, you may need to reinstall the game. This will delete all of your game data, so make sure you back up your saves before proceeding.

7. Update Windows

Make sure your Windows 11 operating system is up to date. Microsoft regularly releases updates that can fix bugs and improve performance.

8. Check for Windows Updates

Microsoft regularly releases updates for Windows 11 that can fix bugs and improve performance. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.

9. Close Background Programs

Close any unnecessary programs running in the background. These programs can consume resources that could otherwise be used by Fallout 76.

10. Contact Bethesda Support

If you have tried all of the above solutions and the game is still crashing, you may need to contact Bethesda support for further assistance.