"The application has hung and will now close" error when playing Fortnite on PC

This error may occur when launching Fortnite on PC with a controller connected. To resolve this, try the following troubleshooting steps:

  1. Disconnect the controller from your computer
  2. Press the Windows key and restart your computer
  3. Relaunch Fortnite
  4. If the error is still showing, ensure you have:
    1. Updated Windows to the latest version including any security patches/updates
    2. Verified the integrity of your game files by following the instructions in How do I verify the integrity of Fortnite game files
    3. Updated the drivers to your graphics card: How do I update my video card drivers to fix problems with Fortnite?
  5. You can try reinstalling Fortnite by following the steps in: How do I reinstall Fortnite?
  6. If none of the steps above resolve the issue, you may have a problem with your device. Reach out to your device manufacturer for assistance.
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