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:
- Double click My Computer desktop icon.
- Open the following directory:C:Program Files (x86)Origin GamesBattlefield 4_InstallerPunkbusterRedist
- Open the file named PBSVC.EXE
- 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:
- Press Windows Key, type "Control Panel" in the Search Box.
- Click the Apps icon.
- Click Programs | Uninstall a Program.
- Select "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable" from the programs list.
- Click "Repair" button.
- Follow the on-screen wizard. A system reboot is mandatory.
For Earlier Versions of Windows:
- Click Start | Control Panel.
- Click Programs | Uninstall a Program.
- Select "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable", click "Change/ Remove" button.
- Select "Reinstall/ repair the program" option and click Next.
- Follow the setup wizard.
Repair Windows Registry
Windows Registry contains important game configurations and settings. You experience crashes due to registry errors.
- Download and install a System Utilities software.
- Start full scan. Wait till it is finished.
- 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:
- Open Battlefield 4.
- Press Shift + F1 to open Origin.
- Click Camera icon | Twitch menu.
- Sign-in to your Battlefield 4 account.
- Click Advanced Settings.
- Reset Graphics Quality and Broadcast Resolution.
- 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:
- Right click My Computer desktop icon, select Properties.
- Click Advanced system settings.
- Click the Advanced tab, Settings button under Performance category.
- Click Data Execution Prevention tab.
- Select the option named "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select".
- Click Add button, browse the following directory:C:Program Files (x86)Origin GamesBattlefield 4
- 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.