Some players can’t play Escape From Tarkov because of an Error on Post bug. One Tarkov player said this: “I bought the game [Escape From Tarkov] on Steam. Was working fine until yesterday. Today, when I launched the game, it showed me this Error on POST.” These are some ways you can fix the Escape From Tarkov Error on Post bug on Windows PCs.
Check the Tarkov Server Status
The Tarkov Error on Post bug can occur because of server-side issues. So, try checking the server status for the Escape From Tarkov game. This Escape From Tarkov server page provides details for the service status. If that page highlights current server issues, try waiting a day before starting Escape From Tarkov again.
The Escape From Tarkov server status page
Run the BSG Launcher as an Administrator
Some players have fixed the Escape From Tarkov Error on Post bug by running the BSG launcher for the game with admin rights. Applying this possible fix will give that launcher full permissions. You can run the BSG Launcher with admin rights like this:
- Open the Steam > steamapps > common > Escape from Tarkov > launcher folder inside File Explorer.
- Next, right-click the BSGLauncher file to select the Properties option.
- Select Compatibility to view options on that tab.
- Click Run this program as an administrator to select that checkbox option.
The Run this program as an adminstrator checkbox
- Select Apply to save selected settings and OK to close the window.
- Double-click the BSGLauncher file to run it.
Run Tarkov From its Installation Folder With Admin Rights
If the Tarkov Error on Post bug persists, try running the Tarkov game with administrator rights directly from its folder. To do so, open the Steam > steamapps > common > Escape from Tarkov > build folder path in Explorer. Then, set admin rights for the EscapeFromTarkov file as you did for BSGLauncher. Double-click the EscapleFromTarkov file in the folder to run it with administrator rights set.
The EscapeFromTarkov file
Set Google to be Your DNS Server
Your default DNS server might be a potential cause for the Escape From Tarkov Error on Post bug. Setting a more reliable Google DNS alternative can bypass faulty ISP routing. This page on the Epic site explains how players can set the Google DNS.
The Google DNS settings
Disable Proxy
If you have enabled a proxy server, then try disabling it. Disabling any enabled proxy server might fix the Tarkov Error on Post bug because doing that removes an unneeded intermediary. You can disable the proxy via Settings like this:
- Click on the Start menu button and its Settings shortcut.
- Next, select the Network & Internet tab.
- Click the Set Up button for the Use a proxy server option.
The Use a proxy server option
- Turn off the Use a proxy server setting.
Power Cycle Your Router
To address potential network issues, try restarting your router/modem. First, unplug its power cable for about a minute. Plug the cable back into the router and wait for a few more minutes before starting the Escape From Tarkov game.
Other Possible Ways to Fix the Escape From Tarkov Error on Post Bug
There might be more potential fixes for the Escape From Tarkov Error on Post bug beyond those above. Here are some further suggestions:
- Try utilizing a VPN connection for playing Escape From Tarkov.
- Input and execute the netsh winsock reset and netsh int ip reset commands in the Command Prompt.
- Temporarily turn off Windows Defender Firewall before starting Escape From Tarkov.
- Turn on the Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically options and click Sync now in Settings.
Although there isn’t any guaranteed way to fix the Escape From Tarkov Error on Post, the potential fixes above may work for some players. You can also discuss the error with the Battlestate support service for Escape From Tarkov. To do so, send an email to this support service su*****@**************es.com.
