[SOLVED] BO2 won't start using the launcher

[cirno]

try opening steam and then open the game

[eXothicc]

cirno Thanks for the tip!
Steam was open but i'm still facing the same issue :P..

[HannesC]

Go to %localappdata% and delete the plutonium folder. Run the launcher again

[eXothicc]

HannesC Thanks for the suggestion,
Tried that, no luck so far unfortunately..

[HannesC]

The bootstrapper just opens and closes? No error?

[eXothicc]

HannesC The bootstrapper never closes without an error, the launcher behind it does however

[HannesC]

Launcher closing is intentional, no clue what's the solution sorry

[eXothicc]

HannesC Yeah figured as much just want to give as much info as possible, thanks for trying though!

[H3X1C]

99.9% sure this is related to antivirus.

What antivirus have you got?
Is it the only antivirus you have?
What folder exceptions did you add?

[eXothicc]

H3X1C
Thanks for the reply,

I am using Sophos
It is the only antivirus, yes
the I've added the game folder as an exception

[H3X1C]

eXothicc Are you certain windows defender is disabled?

Also check to see if you have any of these:
SONAR RADAR, SONAR STUDIO, GAMERSFIRST IV, NAHIMIC, ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE ULTIMATE, PREMIER OPINION are some of the programs that cause issue, uninstall them if you have them.

[eXothicc]

H3X1C Yes, i am sure it is disabled

The only program close to that would be Driver booster, i've uninstalled it and tried launching the game but the issue persists

[H3X1C]

eXothicc I can only assume it is your antivirus. Even whitelisting is not enough for some antivirus softwares. Could you try uninstalling it?

[eXothicc]

H3X1C Ah yes, i uninstalled Sophos and restarted my PC and i can launch the game, windows defender currently in use and causing no conflicts so i guess there is an 80% chance it was my antivirus, even though it was disabled and the folder/plutonium bootstrapper was whitelisted,

Thanks for your time and assistance!

[H3X1C]

eXothicc It was the antivirus. I would be suspect of an antivirus that doesn't disable when you disable it...

[eXothicc]

H3X1C Indeed, well the software was recommended to me by a friend that works as security, the program never wronged me before,

Regardless, I've marked the thread as Solved, if it's any bit of help, feel free to use any info from this thread for your FAQ.

[Rallyy]

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[TheCodPlayer]

H3X1C im having same issue
but i dont have any antivirus and i did EVERYTHING the op did im just using plain old windows protection which i turned off and did the rest

[ahmadkhaleel2]

Hey bro, was it resolved? I am having the same issue currently

[JaxSheppy]

Sorry to bump - just saw this post. Been trying to get WAW and BO1 running thru Plutonium for weeks and was tearing my hair out. I use Sophos and, like the OP, added folders and exe to Exclusions.
So there really is NO other way other than removing the AntiVirus that I paid for, just to play COD.
Can I simply turn Sophos off, and then back on once finished playing - or should I completely uninstall and maybe go with another Anti-Virus provider? (no idea which ones are decent tbh)