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Hearthstone is currently one of the most popular trading card games on PC, but users report that they are having some issues with Hearthstone and Windows 10.

Here we’re going to cover some of the most common issues and try to resolve them.

Users have reported that they are having issues with game lagging and black screen issues, so let’s see if we can fix them.

How can I fix Hearthstone problems in Windows 10?

Here are some common Hearthstone issues that users reported:

• Hearthstone not working on PC – The most likely cause is your drivers. Update your display drivers to the latest version and check if that solves the problem.
• Hearthstone connection, lag issues, latency issues PC – Can be caused by your DNS, but you can fix it by switching to Google’s DNS. You can also try restarting your router.
• Hearthstone not loading – This is usually caused by your antivirus, so be sure to add Hearthstone to the list of exceptions.
• Hearthstone fps, freezing issues – The issue might be the process priority or affinity. You can fix this right from Task Manager.
• Hearthstone startup issues, launch problems – If this happens, make sure that you’re using a dedicated GPU. In fact, you might have to disable the built-in GPU from BIOS in order to fix this issue.

1. Keep your display drivers up to date

Many users have reported stuttering issues on Windows 10, and it has been reported that updating your display drivers to the latest version fixes these issues.

It has been confirmed by Nvidia users that the latest drivers are fixing the stuttering problems, but if you’re an AMD user it won’t hurt to update your drivers as well.

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Start by downloading and installing this great tool. After the installation, the software will start automatically and look for driver issues or updates for your system.

The result will come after a few seconds in the form of a list with recommended drivers to update.

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2. Check your antivirus

If you’re having Hearthstone issues on your PC, it’s possible that your antivirus is the cause. Sometimes a third-party antivirus can interfere with your system, and that will cause this and many other errors to occur.

To fix the problem, make sure that Hearthstone is added to the list of exceptions in your antivirus and firewall.

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If the problem is still there, it’s advised that you disable certain antivirus features and check if that helps. In some cases, you might even have to disable your antivirus altogether.

If disabling the antivirus doesn’t help, your next step would be to uninstall your antivirus. Several users reported that removing their antivirus solved the issue, so be sure to try that.

A couple of users reported that McAfee caused this problem. Once the antivirus is removed, check if the problem is still there.

If removing the antivirus solves the problem, you should consider switching to a different antivirus solution.

The best antiviruses compatible with Windows 10 PCs will protect your system in real-time without causing any errors.

One of the most important things any antivirus software should have is a good and frequently updated threat database.

On top of that, we recommend you look for a strong firewall and multi-layer protection to make sure there are no weak points in your system.

Good antiviruses are generally built to protect your PC without having a negative impact o its performance and use up just a few resources.

3. Add Hearthstone to Windows Defender Exclusions list

Go to the Update & Security section.

Select Windows Defender from the menu on the left and choose Open Windows Defender Security Center from the right pane.

Go to the Virus & threat protection.

Navigate to Virus & threat protection settings.

Select Add or remove exclusions.

Click Add an exclusion, select Folder, and choose Hearthstone’s directory.

4. Delete the Hearthstone folder from AppData

Press Windows Key + R, type %localappdata% and press Enter.

5. Disable Switchable graphics from BIOS

Note: This solution only works if you have both integrated and dedicated graphics card.

6. Restart your router

7. Use Google DNS

Click the network icon on your Taskbar and select your network.

Select Change adapter options.

Right-click your network connection and choose Properties.

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties button.

Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Be sure to enter 8.8.8.8 as the Preferred and 8.8.4.4 as the Alternate DNS server. Click OK to save the changes.

Note: Keep in mind that switching to Google’s DNS can cause some latency issues, but that won’t be a problem for a game such as Hearthstone.

8. Change Hearthstone’s priority and affinity

Set any other value higher than normal (some users are even suggesting to use Realtime value, but that might cause issues on your PC).

Right-click the Hearthstone process again and choose Set affinity.

Make sure that only the CPU 0 is checked and disable all the rest. Click OK.

Note: Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, so you’ll have to repeat it every time you want to start Hearthstone.

Hearthstone is a great, and widely-popular game, so possible issues could spoil the experience of users.

However, we hope this article helped you to solve all the problems you had with Hearthstone, and that you’re able to play the game without any interruptions now. If you have any comments or questions, leave us a line in the comments section, below.

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