Frosty Mod Manager Wont Launch Games [Fixes]

When starting a game with Frosty Mod Manager, the game might not load, leaving just the launcher open. This problem usually happens because Frosty Mod Manager has trouble starting the game. It often occurs due to conflicts with the game’s launcher, like Origin or the EA app.

Other reasons might include using an outdated mod manager, leftover files from old mods, or not having enough administrative permissions.

In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.

1. Run as Administrator

This issue might happen if Frosty Mod Manager doesn’t have enough permissions to access important files and change game data. Running it as an administrator gives it the needed access to patch files and start the game smoothly.

1. Right-click on “FrostyModManager.exe” and select “Properties”.
2. Go to the “Compatibility” tab and check the box next to “Run as Administrator”.

   

3. Click “Apply” and then “OK”.

2. Use a Compression Utility

Sometimes, Frosty Mod Manager can’t launch games because of corrupt or wrongly packaged mod files. By using a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip, you can extract mod files properly, helping the mod manager to read and use them without problems. This step removes potential file issues that can stop games from starting.

Download and install a compression utility.

7-Zip: A Compression Utility

3. Use Safe Mode

Starting your computer in Safe Mode turns off extra drivers and software, making sure no outside programs interfere with Frosty Mod Manager. This setup helps you find out if other programs are causing problems with launching the game, so you can fix them more easily.

1. Boot into Safe Mode.
2. Launch Frosty Mod Manager as Administrator (as described in Solution 1).
3. Select the game’s executable file.
4. Import the skin mod by selecting the zip file and double-clicking to activate it.
5. Click ‘Launch‘.

   

If Frosty Mod Manager can launch the game, clean boot your system and try to identify problematic services/drivers/applications conflicting with Frosty Mod Manager.

4. Upgrade Visual C++ and .NET Framework Version

Old runtime libraries can cause problems between Frosty Mod Manager and the game. Updating Visual C++ and .NET Framework makes sure the needed tools are current, allowing seamless interaction between the mod manager and game files.

1. Download the latest Visual C++ version for your system.

   

2. Install Visual C++ and restart your system.
3. Download the .NET Framework.

   

4. Install the .NET Framework and restart your system.
5. Launch Frosty Mod Manager to check if it can launch the game.

5. Move the Game Files to the System Drive

Keeping game files on a drive other than the system drive can sometimes create problems with Frosty Mod Manager, especially if there are issues accessing files. Moving the game files to the system drive helps the mod manager and game launcher work better together, lowering the chance of conflicts.

1. Uninstall the game.

   

2. Restart your computer.
3. Reinstall the game on the C: drive.
4. Launch Frosty Mod Manager to check if the problem is resolved.

6. Disable Antivirus and Firewall

Sometimes, antivirus or firewall programs wrongly block Frosty Mod Manager or its files, stopping it from launching the game. Temporarily turning off these programs lets the mod manager work with the game launcher without problems, ensuring a smooth start.

Learn how  to disable the Antivirus and Firewall

7. Delete Problematic Files/Folders

Leftover files from old installations or mods can cause issues with Frosty Mod Manager, leading to conflicts or problems starting the game. Deleting these files helps the mod manager load mods and the game smoothly without any trouble.

1. Navigate to your game directory. For example, for Origin and Andromeda, go to:

   "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Andromeda"

2. Delete the “bcrypt.dll” file.
3. Right-click the “ModData” folder and delete it.
4. Go to the “Frosty Tool Suite\FrostyModManager\ThirdParty” directory and delete the “bcrypt.dll” file.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Download “bcrypt.dll” and place it in both directories mentioned in steps 1 and 4. You can download “bcrypt.dll” from GitHub or Nexusmods.

   

Warning: Download this file at your own risk, as we are not affiliated with the hosts of these files.

7. Open Frosty Mod Manager as Administrator. If prompted to create the ModData folder, click Yes.
8. Select the game executable.
9. Import the skin mod by selecting the zip file, then double-click to activate it.
10. Click ‘Launch‘ to start.

8. Reinstall Frosty

If none of the solutions work, reinstalling Frosty Mod Manager can start fresh by removing any remaining corrupted files or bad settings. This step resets the mod manager to its original state, fixing deeper issues that previous attempts couldn’t solve.

1. Press Windows + R, type “appwiz.cpl“, and press Enter to uninstall Frosty Mod Manager.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Go to the official website to download Frosty Mod Manager.

   

4. Right-click the setup file and select “Run as Administrator”.
5. Follow the instructions to finish the installation.
6. After installation, restart your computer.
7. Open Frosty Mod Manager as Administrator.
8. Select the game’s executable file.
9. Import the skin mod by selecting the zip file and activate it by double-clicking.
10. Click ‘Launch‘ to start.