Fix: War thunder Radar Not Locking or Not Working

In Update 1.87, radars were added to War Thunder as a mechanic.

Prior to Update 1.87, radars were only represented by a simpler mechanic for ground SPAA units. It made it possible for SPAA units, who had previously employed radar to monitor targets, to appear in realistic and simulative combat with a straightforward aiming reticle. But with Update 1.87, this capability was extended to ground vehicles and aircraft that utilized radar for search, detection, and lock-on.

However, some users are facing issues. They reported that the War Thunder Radar is Not Locking or is Not Working. If you are also facing the same issue, then you don’t need to worry because we are here with a guide. In this guide, we will discuss about how to fix the not locking or not working issue in War Thunder Radar. So, make sure to read the full guide to resolve it. Now, let’s start the guide without wasting any time.

How to Fix War Thunder Radar is Not Locking or Not Working?

There are many ways by which you can solve the issue of War Thunder Radar is Not Locking or Not Working. A few of those reasons are mentioned below.

Fix 1. Check the System Requirements

The first and the main thing you should do to fix the issue of not working War Thunder radar is to check the system requirements. It is because if your PC is not having the minimum or recommended system requirements, then you will not be able to play the game on your PC. Also, you will face issues like not working. So, we will suggest you to first check the system requirements. Below down we have listed the minimum and recommended system requirements. So, you can check from here.

Minimum System Requirements

• CPU: Info
• CPU SPEED: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
• DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1024 MB
• FREE DISK SPACE: 17 GB
• OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10
• PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
• RAM: 4 GB
• VIDEO CARD: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660.
• VERTEX SHADER: 5.0

Recommended System Requirements 

• CPU: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better
• DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 3072 MB
• FREE DISK SPACE: 95 GB
• OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
• PIXEL SHADER: 5.1
• RAM: 16 GB
• VIDEO CARD: DirectX 11 level video card or higher.
• VERTEX SHADER: 5.1

Fix 2. Run the War Thunder in Administrator Mode

If your PC has the minimum or recommended system requirements, and still you are facing the issues, then the next thing you can do is to run the game in the Administrator mode. When you will run the game in administrator mode on your PC, then it will allow the War Thunder to get all the necessary powers to work properly. And by this, your issue of not working will automatically be solved. To run the War Thunder in administrator mode, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, you will have to go to the location from where you open the War Thunder game.
• Step 2. After that, select the War Thunder game application file.
• Step 3. Then, right click on it.
• Step 4. Now, you will see a list of options. From there, you will have to select the Run As Administrator option.

After doing these steps, try to run your game. If your issue is solved by this, then there is a possibility that there is a problem with your account control settings. So, as you are not facing the issue now, we will suggest you to make the changes permanent. By doing this you will not have to go through the same process every time you start it. To make this setting permanent, we will suggest you to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, you will have to go to the War Thunder game file once again.
• Step 2. After that, right click on it.
• Step 3. Now, click on the Properties option.
• Step 4. Then, click on the compatibility tab.
• Step 5. After that, tick mark the check box of the Run This Program As Administrator.
• Step 6. Finally, click on Apply and then click on OK to save the changes.

Fix 3. Update the Graphics Driver

Now, the next method we will suggest you to solve the War Thunder radar not working issue is by updating the graphics driver. It may happen that you are facing this issue due to having an outdated graphics driver on your PC. So, if you have not updated your Graphics Driver for a long time, then it is the time to do so. To update the Graphics Driver, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, on your PC, go to the Start Menu.
• Step 2. After that, in the search bar, you will have to search for the “Device Manager”.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Device Manager in the result. To expand it, you will have to double click on it.
• Step 4. After that, find your Graphics Driver and select it. Once, you select it, right click on it.
• Step 5. Now, you will see a list of options. From there, click on the Update Driver option.
• Step 6. Once you have clicked on it, all you have to do is to follow the on-screen instructions to update your Graphics Driver.
• Step 7. Finally, restart the PC as your update is completed.

Fix 4. Verify the Integrity of your Game Files

If you have updated your Graphics Driver, and still you are unable to fix the issue of War thunder not working, then the next method we will suggest you is to verify the integrity of the game files. There is a possibility that you are facing this issue because there are some corrupted or missing game files. So, you can fix it by using the steps given below.

If you are using Epic Launcher then:

• Step 1. First of all, on your PC, you will have to go to the Start Menu.
• Step 2. After that, in the search bar, you will have to search for “Epic Games”.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Epic games from the result.
• Step 4. Once it gets opened, go to the library.
• Step 5. Now, select the War Thunder game. Then, right-click on it.
• Step 6. As you will click on it, a list of options will appear. There, you will see an option of “Verify”.
• Step 7. All you have to do is to click on it.
• Step 8. Now, just wait till the process is completed.
• Step 9. Finally, restart your PC, as the process gets completed.

If you are using Steam then:

• Step 1. First of all, on your PC, you will have to go to the Start Menu.
• Step 2. After that, in the search bar, you will have to search for “Steam”.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Steam app from the result.
• Step 4. Once it gets opened, go to the library.
• Step 5. Now, select the War Thunder game. There, you will see three dots. Click on it.
• Step 6. As you will click on it, a list of options will appear. There, you will see an option of “Properties”. Click on that.
• Step 7. Now, go to the Local Files.
• Step 8. Here, you will see the option of “Verify Integrity of Game Files.”
• Step 9. You will have to click on it.
• Step 10. Now, all you have to do is to just wait for the process to get completed.

Fix 5. Check your Internet Connection 

Now, the next method that you can try is to check your Internet Connection. You might be facing the not working or not locking issue on your War Thunder due to not having a proper Internet Connection. So, we will suggest you to check your internet speed. You can check it through any internet speed tester website. As you will do a test, check whether your internet speed is good or not. If it is not, then first you will have to fix it.

To fix it, you will have to first disconnect all your devices that are connected to your Router. After that, turn off your Router. Then, after a few minutes turn it on. Now, reconnect all your devices again and check whether now your internet connection is proper or not.

You can also try changing your network connection to fix the internet connection. Once your internet is stable, try starting your game and check whether your issue is solved or not.

Fix 6. Check for the Windows Update

If your Internet connection is stable, and still you are facing the issue, then the next method that you can try to resolve the issue is to check for the windows update. There is a possibility that you are facing this issue because you are using an outdated windows. If you have not updated it for a long time, then it is the time to update it. To update your Windows, you will have to follow the steps given below.

• Step 1. First of all, open to the settings of your PC.
• Step 2. Then, you will see a Windows Update option on the left side of the screen. You will have to click on that.
• Step 3. Now, click on check for updates.
• Step 4. After you click it, you will see a Download now option only if any update is available. If available, then click on that to download and install the update on your PC.

Now, after following these steps, check whether now War Thunder is working or not. If it is not, then try fixing it with the help of the next method.

Fix 7. Reset the War Thunder game

Now, the next method we will suggest you to try to fix the War Thunder not working issue is to reset the War Thunder game. For this, you will have to follow the steps that are given below.

• Step 1. First of all, open the settings of your PC.
• Step 2. Now, you will find an Apps option on the left side of the screen. You will have to click on it.
• Step 3. Then, click on the Apps and Features option.
• Step 4. After that, you will have to search for the War Thunder game. Once you get it, click on the three dots available on the right side by selecting the game.
• Step 5. Then, you will see a list of options. You will have to click on the Advanced options.
• Step 6. Finally, scroll down and select the Reset option.

After following these steps, check whether your issue is solved or not. If still you are facing the issue, then try using the next step given below.

Fix 8. Update the War Thunder game

The next approach you can try to resolve the problem is to update the War Thunder. Many users claim to be experiencing this issue with their game. If the developers are aware, they will be working to find a solution. The issue could be caused by file conflicts between the operating system and the game. The only people who can solve this are the developers. Because of this, we suggest that you check for game updates on a regular basis to see if any new updates are available. To update the War Thunder game, you will have to follow the steps given below.

If you are using Epic Games then:

• Step 1. First of all, on your PC, go to the Start Menu.
• Step 2. Then, search for the “Epic Games Store” in the search bar.
• Step 3. After that, click on the best relevant “Epic Games Store” result that will be shown.
• Step 4. Now, go to the Library.
• Step 5. Then, select the War Thunder game. And then, right-click on it.
• Step 6. Once you click it, you will see a list of options. You will have to click on the “Update” option.
• Step 7. After that, if any update is available, then click on it to download it.
• Step 8. Now, all you have to do is to just wait till the process is completed.
• Step 9. Finally, restart your PC.

If you are using Steam then:

• Step 1. First of all, on your PC, go to the Start Menu.
• Step 2. Then, you will have to search for the “Steam” in the search bar.
• Step 3. After that, you will have to click on the best relevant “Steam” result.
• Step 4. Now, go to the Library.
• Step 5. There, you will have to search for the War Thunder game and select it.
• Step 6. Then, right-click on it.
• Step 7. As you will click on it, you will see the option of “Update.”
• Step 8. Then, if there is any update available, then click on it to download it.
• Step 9. Now, all you have to do is to wait for the process to get completed.
• Step 10. Finally, restart your PC and check whether the game issue is fixed or not.

Fix 9. Reinstall the War Thunder game

We advise that you reinstall the game on your PC to fix the problem if you have tried all the remedies and they haven’t worked. It is the last option for resolving this issue in your game. Many users state that they were able to fix this issue by simply reinstalling the game on their PC. This is due to the fact that when you uninstall the game from your computer, all of its settings and data will also be deleted.

After that, all the required files will be correctly installed when you reinstall the game on your PC, enabling you to fix the issue. So, if none of the methods that are mentioned above worked for you, we will suggest that you try this. After uninstalling the application, make sure to restart your PC and delete all the game files.

Conclusion

This was all for the guide on fixing the War thunder radars not locking or not working. We hope that this guide helped you to fix the issue and enjoy the game without any problems. If you have any queries or questions, then do let us know by mentioning them in the comment section below. We will try our best to solve them. Also, if you have fixed it by any other method, then do share them with us in the comment section.

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