Diablo 3 does not start - what to do?

In Diablo 3 you fight for glory and honor in breathtaking battles. If the game doesn't start, you shouldn't despair. In this practical tip we show you what you can do about it.

Diablo 3 does not start - so you solve the problem

Just follow our help below to quickly immerse yourself in the world of Diablo 3:

• Make sure that the latest driver is installed for your graphics card. You can find this out via Windows Update or on the manufacturer's website.
• In order for the game to run properly, Microsoft's DirectX should also be up to date. You can also check this using Windows Update.
• You should also make sure that your PC meets the system requirements for Diablo 3.
• You can try repairing Diablo 3 game files. To do this, start the launcher and then click on the gear. Then select the "Scan and Repair" option. This process can take some time.
• Alternatively, deleting the Diablo 3 cache folder can also help. First start the task manager with [CTRL] + [Shift] + [ESC] and end the "agent.exe" process by selecting it and clicking on "End process".
• Then open the "C: \ Program Files" folder and delete the "Battle.net" and "Blizzard Entertainment" folders. Then try to start the game again.
• In some cases, the game may be blocked by an antivirus or firewall. Therefore, deactivate both services as a test.

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