How to Fix Warcraft 3 Reforged Crashing on Windows

Feb. 28, 2025 / Updated by Seraphina to Gaming Solutions

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Some Warcraft 3: Reforged players may experience crashes while running the game on Windows, affecting their gaming experience. This guide provides practical solutions to help you quickly resolve the issue and restore smooth gameplay.

1. Update Graphics Drivers

Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers are a common cause of Warcraft 3: Reforged crashes. Updating your drivers ensures better compatibility and performance. It's recommend to use Driver Talent to automatically detect and update drivers, saving time and preventing errors.

Download Driver Talent

Download the latest version of Driver Talent, install it, and open the software. Click "Scan", and the tool will detect outdated or missing drivers.

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Find the graphics driver in the results and click "Update".
Once the update is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.

2. Verify Game File Integrity

Open the Battle.net client and log into your Blizzard account.

Locate Warcraft 3: Reforged in your game library.

Click the Options (gear icon) and select "Scan and Repair".

Click "Start Scan", and the system will automatically detect and repair damaged files.

Once the repair is complete, restart your computer and relaunch the game.

3. Adjust Game Settings

Launch the game and go to "Settings".

Under the Video tab, adjust the following:

Lower the resolution (recommended: 1920x1080 or lower).
Reduce graphics quality (e.g., shadows, textures, anti-aliasing).

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Disable Vertical Sync (V-Sync).
Turn off advanced graphics features (e.g., motion blur, ambient occlusion).

Save the settings, restart the game, and check if the issue persists.

4. Run the Game as Administrator

Right-click the Warcraft 3: Reforged shortcut or Warcraft III.exe in the installation folder.

Select "Properties" and navigate to the "Compatibility" tab.

Check "Run this program as an administrator", then click "Apply" > "OK".

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Relaunch the game to see if the issue is resolved.

5. Manage Background Applications

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open "Task Manager".

In the "Processes" tab, identify applications consuming high CPU or memory (e.g., antivirus software, browsers, RGB control software).

Right-click the process and select "End Task".

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After closing background apps, restart the game and check for crashes.

6. Check for Game Updates

Open the Battle.net client and go to your game library.
Select Warcraft 3: Reforged and click "Options" > "Check for Updates".
If an update is available, click "Update" and wait for the process to complete.
Restart your computer and try launching the game again.