How to Fix Fortnite Crashing on PC by Resetting User Settings

Objective

Step-by-step guide to fix Fortnite crashing issues on a PC by deleting the user settings file to reset settings.

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Steps

1. Open Run Dialog

   • Go to your desktop.
   • Click on the search bar (usually at the bottom left).
   • Type in Run and press Enter.
   • A "Run" window will appear.

2. Navigate to AppData

   • In the Run window, type: appdata
   • Click OK.

3. Find Fortnite Game Folder

   • In File Explorer, navigate to:
     • Local (not LocalLow or Roaming)
   • Scroll down to find the FortniteGame folder.
   • Click to open FortniteGame.

4. Locate the Settings File

   • Open the Saved folder inside FortniteGame.
   • Go to Config.
   • Click on WindowsClient.
   • Inside, find the file named GameUserSettings.ini.

5. Delete the Settings File

   • Right-click on GameUserSettings.ini.
   • Click Delete.

6. Outcome

   • Fortnite user settings are reset.
   • This can help solve crashing issues related to corrupted or problematic user settings.

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Additional Tip

• After deleting the file, Fortnite will recreate the user settings file with default settings the next time you launch the game.

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