I got this problem after actualiced the game, it goes normal but the screen gets dark (i can use the interface and that) and it shows that message for a minutes or indefinite time, i can move the character, drive, shoot, etc...
(If i move to another tab, and come back to the game it disappear, but comes again in seconds)
Failed linking to the Launcher
- Mats391
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Re: Failed linking to the Launcher
This happens if the Launcher is unable to interact with prbf2 for several seconds in a row. Please post your system information.

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melon
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AlonTavor
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Re: Failed linking to the Launcher
That's a CPU with one core (with 2 threads). That's below minimum specs.
Set PRLauncher.exe to higher priority in Task Manager.
edit: Nvm, its a 2 core. Do you have any anti virus that might slow down communication between launcher and PR?
Set PRLauncher.exe to higher priority in Task Manager.
edit: Nvm, its a 2 core. Do you have any anti virus that might slow down communication between launcher and PR?
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Iguanadjy
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Re: Failed linking to the Launcher
Started having this issue since last update (not the hotfix) never had that before ever ... happens randomly dispear after few sexonds only happens 2-3 times a round at most come back to normal screen really fast pretty weird. Annoying when in a firefight. I have AVG anti virus but i disable it when playing PR
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- Mats391
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Re: Failed linking to the Launcher
Can you post your system information as well and do other Launcher features work without issues?Iguanadjy wrote:Started having this issue since last update (not the hotfix) never had that before ever ... happens randomly dispear after few sexonds only happens 2-3 times a round at most come back to normal screen really fast pretty weird. Annoying when in a firefight. I have AVG anti virus but i disable it when playing PR
- the marker updating on compass
- iron sight focus zooming in smoothly
- blur activating when using optics without delay
- passenger counters updating
- mumble working as expected.

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AlonTavor
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Re: Failed linking to the Launcher
Disabling that kind of anti virus probably does not remove its windows hooks.
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melon
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Re: Failed linking to the Launcher
Thats was my solution, thanks you so much, nice support from the developersAlonTavor wrote:That's a CPU with one core (with 2 threads). That's below minimum specs.
Set PRLauncher.exe to higher priority in Task Manager.
edit: Nvm, its a 2 core. Do you have any anti virus that might slow down communication between launcher and PR?
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Iguanadjy
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Re: Failed linking to the Launcher
Ill post me specs soon btw launcher other functions seems to work fine no issue with the list you provided. I just did a deep defrag (SmartDefrag from iobit) of my laptop last night already 4-5 games this issue haven’t happened so looks like defrag fixed it for me.Mats391 wrote:Can you post your system information as well and do other Launcher features work without issues?
- the marker updating on compass
- iron sight focus zooming in smoothly
- blur activating when using optics without delay
- passenger counters updating
- mumble working as expected.
EDIT: The defrag definately fixed it for me haven’t happened once in the last 6 hours
Last edited by Iguanadjy on 2021-04-06 11:38, edited 1 time in total.
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