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Battle.net Launcher Won’t Open? Try these methods to fix it

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Want to play Battle.net games? but the Battle.net Launcher Won’t Open? in your pc?, fear not Because you are not alone, many gamers are facing the same issue across the globe and this issue can be easily resolved if you follow the steps mentioned below. 

In this blog, we will tell you various methods with the help of which you can fix the problem of Battle.net Launcher Won’t Open issue. So… Let’s start!

Find the Problem of Battle.net Launcher 

There can be many reasons why the launcher won’t open. Some of the common ones are:

  • Corrupted cache or files
  • Software conflicts
  • Firewall or antivirus settings
  • Network problems
  • Bugs or application malfunction

The first thing you need to do is find out where the problem actually is. To do this, pay attention to whether you are getting any error messages. If you do, read them carefully. This will help you identify the problem.

How to fix Battle.net Launcher Won’t Open: Methods

Now we will discuss various methods with the help of which you can fix the Battle.net Launcher not opening problem. Try them one by one and see which method works for you.

Basic checks:

  • In some cases, the problem may be very simple. So, first complete these basic checks:
  • Restart: Restart both your computer and Internet router. Sometimes a simple reboot will fix the problem.
  • Check Internet connection: Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. Check by opening a website in a browser.
  • Check Battle.net service status: There may be a problem with the Battle.net service itself. You can check the service status by visiting https://downdetector.com/status/battle-net/. If the service is down, you will have to wait until it is fixed.

Clear Battle.net cache and tools folder

Sometimes corrupted cache or tools folder can also cause the launcher to open. To clear them, follow these steps:

  • Open the task manager: Right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager”.
  • Close the Battle.net process: Go to the “Processes” tab and end task all running “Agent.exe” or “Blizzard Update Agent.exe” processes. Also, close the “Battle.net” process.
  • Open the Run dialog: Press the Windows button + R.
  • Enter the address of the cache folder: Type following in the text box and press Enter.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net
  • Delete the cache folder: Select the “Battle.net” folder and delete it.
  • Find the Tools folder: Similarly, type follwing in the Run dialog and press Enter.
%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Battle.net\Battle.net Desktop App\Tools 
  • Delete the Tools folder: Select the “Battle.net Desktop App\Tools” folder and delete it.
  • Run the Battle.net Launcher again: Now try running the Battle.net Launcher again.

Note: If you are using 64-bit Windows, you will need to type %ProgramFiles%\Battle.net\Battle.net Desktop App\Tools.

  • Run Battle.net as administrator:
Battle.net Launcher Won’t Open? Try these methods to fix it | WINDOWS GROUND.
  • First open File Explorer.
  • Go to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net
  • Now right click on “Battle.net Launcher.exe” and select “Properties”.
  • Go to the “Compatibility” tab.
  • Check the box next to “Run this program as an administrator”.
  • Press “Apply” and then “OK” to save these settings.
  • Now run the launcher again and see if the problem is fixed.
  1. Scan for malware:
  • Press the Windows key, type “virus” and select “Virus & threat protection”.
  • Go to “Scan options”.
  • Choose the scan option of your choice and press the “Scan now” button.
  • Sometimes a virus can also cause problems in opening the launcher. Scan and remove viruses.
  • Check network connections:
  • Press Windows key + R, type “ipconfig /flushdns” and press Enter.
  • Press Windows key + I and go to the “Update & Security” section.
  • Select “Troubleshoot” on the left. Then click “Additional troubleshooters” on the right.
  • Select “Internet Connections” from there and click “Run the troubleshooter”.
  • Let this process complete.

Clear the launcher’s cache and delete the Tools folder:

  • Right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager”.
  • Find and close the following processes: game processes, Agent.exe or Blizzard Update Agent.exe, Blizzard Battle.net.
  • Now close Task Manager.
  • Press Windows key + R and run this command: C:\ProgramData\Battle.net
  • Find the “Battle.net” folder and delete it.
  • Now run the launcher again and see if the problem is resolved or not.

Close background programs:

Sometimes other programs running in the background can cause the Battle.net launcher to not open. Try closing them:

  • Press the Windows key + R.
  • Type “msconfig” and press OK.
  • Choose “Selective startup”.
  • Uncheck the box next to “Load startup items”.
  • Now go to the “Services” tab.
  • Check the box next to “Hide all Microsoft services”.
  • Click “Disable all” and then press “OK” to save the changes.
  • Finally, restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved.
  • If the Battle.net launcher problem is resolved, enable the services one by one to see which program is actually causing the problem.
  1. Start the Secondary Logon service:
  • Type “services” in the search bar and open the “Services” app.
  • Find the “Secondary Logon” service and double-click it.
  • Change the “Startup type” to “Automatic”.
  • Click the “Start” button to start the service.
  • Restart your computer to apply the changes.

What to do if Blizzard app won’t open on Windows 11?

Blizzard app not opening on Windows 11? No problem, to fix this we can completely reinstall Battle.net and delete all its files.

  • First of all, take these steps:
  • Open Settings (by pressing Windows key + I).
  • Go to “Apps” and then select “Installed Apps”.
  • Find Battle.net in the list, click on the three dots next to it and select “Uninstall”.
  • Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the app.
  • Now all the remaining files of Battle.net have to be removed. For this, check this location:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net
  • Find this folder and delete it.

There are still some other places where Battle.net files may be hidden. Go and check there too:

  • Press Windows key + R and type “%appdata%”. Press Enter.
  • Find the “Battle.net” and “Blizzard” folders and delete them (if they exist).
  • Similarly check these locations and delete the Battle.net folder if you see it:
  • %PROGRAMDATA%
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%
  • %TEMP%
  • After completing these steps, download the latest version of Battle.net and reinstall it.

If the Battle.net launcher still won’t open or you’re having trouble using a VPN, check out our other guide for more effective solutions when Battle.net crashes.

You can also download Battle.net on your Mac or Android device.

Conclusion

We hope the methods in this blog will help how to fix if Battle.net Launcher Won’t Open. If you are still facing any issues, feel free to contact Battle.net support. 

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