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How to fix error easy-anti-cheat-error in Windows 11

Easy Anti-Cheat error — verify EAC installation, run as admin.

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📅 Updated: 2026-08-12
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Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12 · How we verify fixes
Error Codeeasy-anti-cheat-error
Affected SystemWindows 11 (Microsoft)
DifficultyHigh
Estimated Time15 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 1 Run the game as administrator. Right-click the game's executable (or its shortcut) and select 'Run as administrator'. This gives the game and EAC the permissions they need.
  2. 2 Repair the EAC installation. Navigate to the game's installation folder (for Steam, right-click the game → Properties → Local Files → Browse). Look for a folder called 'EasyAntiCheat' or a file named 'EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe'. Run it and select the game from the dropdown, then click 'Repair Service'. This reinstalls the EAC service.
  3. 3 If the repair doesn't work, uninstall EAC completely. In the same setup, select 'Uninstall' and then reinstall it by running the setup again and selecting 'Install'.
  4. 4 Check if your antivirus is blocking EAC. Temporarily disable your antivirus (or add an exception for the game and EAC folders) and try launching the game. If it works, add the game's folder to your antivirus whitelist.
  5. 5 Press Windows key + R, type 'services.msc' and press Enter. Look for 'EasyAntiCheat' in the list. If it's not running, right-click it and select 'Start'. Set its startup type to 'Automatic' by right-clicking → Properties → Startup type → Automatic.
  6. 6 If the error persists, verify the game files through your game launcher (as described in the Unity guide).

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