Can’t Get FragPunk to Start? Try These Easy Fixes

Why Won’t FragPunk Launch? Fix It Now!

Getting stuck at the loading screen? You’re not alone. FragPunk can be tricky to run because it needs special computer features. Let me help you fix this problem step by step.

What’s Stopping FragPunk From Starting

Your game won’t start because of a few common problems. Most of the time, it’s missing something called AVX2. This is like a special tool your computer needs to run the game. Other times, it’s because your graphics card drivers are old, or Windows doesn’t have permission to run the game.

Sometimes FragPunk has trouble with DirectX 12 too. Think of DirectX like the language your computer uses to show you the game. When it doesn’t work right, your game won’t start.

Fix 1: Turn On AVX2 in Your Computer Settings

AVX2 is like a turbo button for your computer’s brain. FragPunk needs this to work properly. Here’s how to turn it on:

For ASUS computers

1. Restart your computer
2. Press F8, ESC, or Delete when it starts up
3. Look for “AVX Related Controls“
4. Find “AVX2” and change it from “Off” to “On“
5. Press F10 to save and restart

For Gigabyte computers

1. Restart and press Delete
2. Press F2 for Advanced Mode
3. Go to “Tweaker” then “Advanced CPU Settings“
4. Find “AVX Settings” and pick “User Defined“
5. Change AVX from “Off” to “On“
6. Press F10 to save

For MSI computers

1. Restart and press Delete
2. Press F7 for Advanced Mode
3. Click “OC” and find “AVX Support“
4. Change it to “Enabled“
5. Press F10 to save

Fix 2: Give FragPunk Admin Powers

Your computer might be blocking FragPunk from starting. Running it as an administrator fixes this problem:

1. Go to where FragPunk is installed on your computer
2. Find the game file (it ends with .exe)
3. Right-click it and pick “Run as administrator“

Fix 3: Update Your Graphics Card

Old graphics drivers cause many problems. Think of drivers like instructions that tell your graphics card how to work with new games:

1. Right-click the Start button
2. Pick “Device Manager“
3. Find “Display adapters” and click it
4. Right-click your graphics card
5. Pick “Update driver“
6. Click “Search automatically“
7. Follow the steps and restart your computer

Fix 4: Try DirectX 11 Instead

If FragPunk won’t work with DirectX 12, switch to DirectX 11. It’s more stable on some computers:

1. Open Steam and go to your games
2. Right-click FragPunk
3. Pick “Properties“
4. Find “Launch Options” and type: -dx11
5. Close the window and try starting the game

Fix 5: Update Your Motherboard (Advanced Users Only)

If you have a new Intel processor (13th or 14th generation) with an old motherboard setup, AVX2 might not work right. This fix is for people comfortable with computer hardware:

1. Visit your motherboard maker’s website
2. Download the newest BIOS for your specific model
3. Follow their instructions to update using a USB drive

When These Fixes Don’t Work

Sometimes your computer is too old to run FragPunk. If your processor doesn’t support AVX2 at all, the game simply won’t work. You can check if your processor supports AVX2 by looking up your model online.

Other things that help:

• Check your antivirus – it might be blocking the game
• Close other programs – especially ones that change how games look (overlays)
• Verify game files in Steam to fix corrupted files
• Increase virtual memory if your computer runs out of RAM

Most FragPunk startup problems come from missing AVX2 support or old drivers. These fixes work for most people having trouble getting the game to start.