Resolve r5apex.exe Application Error: Memory Could Not Be Read Issue

Step 1: Verify System Compatibility

Check whether your system meets the minimum requirements to run Apex Legends comfortably:

• OS: 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
• CPU: Intel i5 3570K or equivalent
• RAM: Minimum of 8GB
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290
• GPU RAM: 8GB
• Hard Drive: At least 22GB of free space

Step 2: Repair Apex Legends

Corrupted game files can result in errors. Repair them by following these steps:

For Steam Users

1. Open Steam and navigate to your Library.
2. Right-click on Apex Legends and select Properties.
3. Go to Local Files and click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.

For EA/Origin Users

1. Launch the EA/Origin client.
2. Click on Apex Legends then choose Manage > Repair.

Step 3: Disable Origin In-Game

Disabling Origin In-Game may address the memory read error:

1. Open the Origin client, and click on Origin in the top menu.
2. Select Application Settings, then More, and toggle off Origin In-Game.

Step 4: Repair Easy Anti-Cheat

Since Apex Legends uses Easy Anti-Cheat to prevent unauthorized access, repairing it can resolve the issue:

1. Access the folder where Apex Legends is installed.
2. Locate the EasyAntiCheat directory, find EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe, and run it as an administrator.
3. Select Repair within the setup tool.

Step 5: Use Clean Boot Troubleshooting

Software conflicts might lead to the error. To troubleshoot entries:

Perform a Clean Boot to initialize Windows with minimal services and drivers.

Step 6: Reinstall the Game

If the error persists after trying the above steps, uninstall and then reinstall Apex Legends to ensure a fresh setup.

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