5 Easy Solutions to Resolve Apex Legends Anti-Cheat Errors

Step 1: Update Your Network Drivers

To ensure your network adapter is functioning optimally, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type devmgmt.msc and hit OK to launch Device Manager.
3. Expand the Network adapters section, right-click your network adapter, and choose Update driver.
4. Select Search automatically for drivers and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to update your graphics drivers as well to prevent performance issues.

Step 2: Run Apex Legends and EA as Administrator

To grant the necessary permissions, do the following:

1. Navigate to your Desktop.
2. Right-click on Apex Legends and select Properties.
3. In the Compatibility tab, check the option labeled Run this program as administrator.
4. Click Apply, then OK.
5. Also ensure that the EA launcher runs as an administrator.

Pro Tip: Running both applications with admin rights can help avoid launching issues.

Step 3: Repair Game Files

Here’s how to check for corrupted game files:

For Steam users:

1. Open Steam by searching for it in the Windows menu.
2. Go to your Library, right-click on Apex Legends, and choose Properties.
3. Select Installed Files and then click Verify integrity of game files.
4. Once the process finishes, restart your PC and launch the game.

For EA users:

1. Launch the EA app, navigate to your library, right-click Apex Legends and select Repair.
2. After the repair is complete, restart your computer and try launching the game again.

Step 4: Disable the Windows Firewall Temporarily

Temporarily disabling the firewall can help identify if it’s causing the issue. Follow these steps:

1. Press Windows + R and type control panel.
2. Under System and Security, find Windows Defender Firewall and click on it.
3. On the left, click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
4. Select the option to turn off the firewall for both public and private networks.
5. Click OK to save changes.

Pro Tip: If the game works, remember to add exceptions for Apex Legends and its anti-cheat program in your antivirus settings.

Step 5: Reinstall EA and Apex Legends

If the problem persists, reinstalling the game and EA launcher may resolve the issue:

1. Open the EA app, go to your game library, right-click on Apex Legends, and choose Uninstall.
2. Close the app, then restart your PC.
3. After rebooting, navigate to the installation directory (C:\Program Files\EA Games) and delete the Apex Legends folder if it still exists.
4. Reopen the EA app, locate Apex Legends in your library, and select Install.

Pro Tip: Remove residual EA folders from the AppData directory for a clean install.

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