Launcher freezing after game exit.

Meredy · August 23

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

DoofusMax · August 24

Late to the party, but same-same. Tried setting cores and threads to half what the CPU supports (4 cores and 8 threads) with no luck. It's still about a minute-thirty to two minutes after exiting before the "Play" option arrives and I can actually close the launcher.

SilverBride · August 24

I'm not changing any of the settings on my PC because my PC isn't the problem. Something has gone wrong with the game and/or launcher shutting down and it needs to be addressed.

BretonMage · August 24

I'm having the same problem. It's not constant, but I'd say 90% of the time it freezes for a few minutes before it's able to be closed.

DinoZavr · August 24

Windows 10 Pro, completely patched build 22H2, free from malware
hardware functioning with no issues, up-to-date drivers
Everything (Office programs, other games, python-based AI software)
let me repeat - everything except Zenimax ESO launhcer+client work well.

Same issue as other players report. Launcher freezes after exiting ESO client
possible ways to close it is kill via Task Manager, logoff, or reboot.

i specially re-installed Visual C runtimes with the installers shipped with the Launcher up to no effect.

Dear @ZOS_Kevin, could Zenimax, at least, nod or blink if you have read this thread?
The issue is rather common and players have got no confirmation Zenimax is even aware about the problem

BloodWolfe · August 25

ZOS, this problem still going unresolved is unacceptable. This silence is beyond absurd, JUST PLEASE AT LEAST AKNOWLEDGE THIS ALREADY! I'm done giving money to this game and company if something like this can't even be fixed or at least aknowledged. The customer service/support from ZOS is some of the worst I have ever seen.

Keep this up and I'll take my wallet and business elsewhere. WoW Midnight comes out in 2026, the housing actually looks really good there. Maybe Blizzard will get me back after years of not playing since ZOS clearly doesn't want to do their jobs!

madman65 · August 27

Many times I have to go into task manager and "end task" of the launcher because it will not shut down.

grin3671 · September 6

For several months now I have had a long launcher closing time of about 4-8 seconds, but yesterday I finally encountered the complete freeze that my friends have been already experiencing for months. For now I just close the launcher right after starting the game as they suggested to me.