How to Fix “SteamAppId not found in environment variables” in Escape from Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov is an FPS where players fight, loot, and survive in a sealed-off war-torn region.

Each raid challenges players to scavenge gear, battle AI and real opponents, and escape.

Progression is tied to weapon mastery, trader reputation, and risk-reward inventory management.

It has punishing combat, high-stakes extraction, and an unforgiving survival-shooter experience.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “SteamAppId not found in environment variables” unhandled exception error in Escape from Tarkov.

How to Fix “SteamAppId not found in environment variables” in Escape from Tarkov

1. Open Steam and go to your library.
2. Right-click “Escape from Tarkov”, select “Manage”, and select “Browse local files”.
3. Open the “launcher” folder.
4. Right-click “BsgLauncher” and select “Properties”.
5. Select the “Compatibility” tab and disable “Run this program as an administrator”.
6. Apply > OK > Open BsgLauncher (directly from the “launcher” folder).
7. Log in to your account and launch Escape from Tarkov.

Tip: If “Run this program as an administrator” is already disabled, try enabling it instead before launching the game.

Further reading

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