The BattlEye Anti-Cheat software that many games (including Fortnite) use to keep the cheaters away from the game appears to be having issues with the latest version of Windows 10.

Microsoft rolled out an update today to Windows 10 version 1903 (KB4497935) which has an incompatibility issue with the older versions of Battle Eye service engine and hence displays either of the following errors when launching a game:

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• “Failed to start BattlEye Service”
• “Failed to initialize BattlEye Service”

BattlEye’s incompatibility with Windows 10 version 1903 is also the reason why many users are getting a “Driver or service not ready to upgrade” error when trying to update their PCs to Windows 10 May 2019 update.

Thankfully, BattlEye developers have fixed the incompatibility issue with Windows 10 version 1903 and have released a new version of the software which is being pushed alongside game updates.

How to fix “Failed to start BattlEye Service” error

BattlEye Service error in Windows 10 can be fixed by updating the game, reinstalling the software, or by restarting your PC.

• Verify that your game is up to date

  Make you have the latest version of the game (which is displaying the error) installed on your PC. BattlEye developers have released a compatibility update for Windows 10 version 1903 alongside game updates for the affected games. So be sure to install any pending update available for your game.
  If your game platform allows, try to re-validate the game’s installation files as well after installing the latest version.

• Restart your PC

  If you have the updated the game to the latest version but still getting the BattlEye error, try restarting your PC and then open the game again.

• Uninstall BattlEye manually

  Use the official BattlEye uninstaller (linked below) to uninstall BattlEye anti-cheat engine from your PC. Your game wouldn’t work without it, but will reinstall the latest version of the software when you launch the game.
  → Download BattlEye uninstaller (UninstallBE.exe)
  Run the UninstallBE.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the software from your system.

• Uninstall and reinstall your game

  If nothing works, you probably need to uninstall and reinstall the game on your system.

We hope you’re able to resolve the BattlEye service issue on your PC following the tips shared on this page. If not, be sure to let us know in the comments section below.

If you are a fan of For Honor, Assassin’s Creed and other Ubisoft games, you may have already spotted one of the many EasyAntiCheat error messages reported by players. The issue seems to result from the problem with the EasyAntiCheat tool that doesn’t let players enter the above games.

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If you experience the problem frequently, we are sure you must be frustrated. Luckily, Ubisoft has come up with a list of possible fixes to help you get rid of the annoying EasyAntiCheat error messages in its games.

How to fix the EasyAntiCheat errors when playing Ubisoft games?

There are several standard fixes to the problem. They include:

• Updating Uplay: make sure you are running the latest version of the game.
• If you are getting the error message when you are installing the game, visit EasyAntiCheat’s help website and go through the steps in the troubleshooting manual.
• If you encounter the error when you open Uplay, go to Uplay’s support page and follow the instructions.
• If you receive the error message when running the game, the two most probable causes are integrity violations and multiplayer issues.

How to fix EasyAntiCheat integrity violation errors?

Below, find the typical integrity violation errors and their possible fixes.

• Corrupted memory error. This type of error occurs when physically installed RAMs are defective. If this is the case, you will need to check whether your game installation is up-to-date.
• Corrupted packet flow error. Most probably, you will encounter this error if you are experiencing heavy data packet loss in multiplayer mode. Try switching to another multiplayer game session with better transmission speeds.
• Forbidden system configuration error. You will get this error message if the Windows Kernel Patch Protection has been turned off or altered — this is also the sign of a rootkit virus infection. To solve the problem, you will need to run a virus scan and remove all the detected malicious items.
• Forbidden tool error. You will see this type of error when there is a hacking tool running in the background on your PC. You can check if this is the case by going to the Windows Task Manager and making sure there are no unknown programs active on your computer.
• Internal anti-cheat error. This error signifies that there was a hacking attempt on the anti-cheat core. Make sure that you have the latest game installation.
• Missing required file error. As the name suggests, this error means that certain game files are missing from the disk. This could be because you are using an outdated version of the game or have deleted these files by accident.
• Unknown file version. The reasons for this error are identical to the ones above: some files may be missing or you may need to update the version of the game you are using.
• Unknown game file. In this case, an unknown file has somehow found its way into the game directory. To get rid of the error, close the running game and delete the impostor.
• Untrusted system file error. This means a system dll was loaded and did not pass the integrity check. To solve this, first, use the System File Checker tool: go to Start>All Programs>Accessories; locate Command Prompt, right-click it and select Run as administrator; type sfc /scannow and wait for the process to complete. Second, run a full anti-malware scan on your PC to make sure there are no virus infections. Third, check if you have all the latest updates via Windows Update.

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How to fix EasyAntiCheat multiplayer issues?

If the EasyAntiCheat issue is caused by multiplayer issues, you are probably getting one of the following error messages:

Easy Anti Cheat Problems

• Host or peer validation failed. To get rid of this error, update to the latest game version using Uplay and verify the integrity of the game cache via Steam:

1. Restart your computer and open Steam.
2. Go to Library, right-click the game and choose Properties.
3. Click the Local files tab and select Verify integrity of game files.
4. The process may take several minutes — follow the instructions on the screen.

• Kicked: EAC Disconnected. This type of error is the result of a client-side connectivity issue between your computer and the EasyAntiCheat network. Check your firewall and anti-malware settings to see if they are blocking the connection to the following DNS address: client.easyanticheat.net:80.

Make sure you are starting the game through Steam as opposed to the game directory so as not to launch the game without anti-cheat protection.

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