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Lost Ark not Starting After Anti Cheat: 4 Methods to Fix it
Easy workarounds to explore for the error
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Updated onMarch 28, 2024
updated onMarch 28, 2024
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It seems that theEasy Anti Cheat software is giving gamers more headachesthan solving problems for them, and the results are incredibly frustrating.
EAC heavily interferes with the startup of newer titles, such as Lost Ark or Elden Ring, driving players mad and making them go through a fixing process to play.
We previously covered another issuecaused in Lost Ark because of the Easy Anti Cheatprogram and showed you how to deal with it.
And, since Lost Ark and EAC are not best buddies, we will step in again and detail how other players got past this error since an official fix isn’t out there yet.
Why is my Lost Ark not launching?
Like many online games, Lost Ark uses an anti-cheat system to prevent cheating and maintain fair play. If you’re having trouble launching the game and suspect that the anti-cheat system may be causing the issue, there are several things you can try:
Gamers are concerned as they are unable to go past the EAC screen. As soon as they reach the EasyAntiCheat screen, Lost Ark either crashes or force-closes right at that instance itself.
The error codes for this situation are:
You should try our recommendation below.
What can I do if Lost Ark is not launching after anti-cheat?
1. Reinstall or repair Easy Anti Cheat
2. Exit open third-party apps
If Lost Ark is not launching after the anti-cheat loads, it may be due to a conflict with third-party applications on your computer.
Some programs, such as antivirus or other security software, may interfere with the operation of the anti-cheat system.
Exiting open third-party applications may resolve the issue because it can reduce the chances of conflicts or interference.
Closing other programs free up system resources that the anti-cheat system and the game need to run smoothly. This can help prevent conflicts and errors that prevent the game from launching.
3. Verify Steam game file integrity
4. Disable Proxy or VPN-related services
If Lost Ark is not launching after the anti-cheat loads, it may be due to conflicts with proxy or VPN-related services on your computer. Proxy or VPN services can interfere with the anti-cheat system and prevent the game from launching correctly.
Disabling proxy or VPN-related services can resolve the issue by preventing these services from interfering with the anti-cheat system.
These are the steps that have been proven to work for other Lost Ark players that found themselves in the same situation you are in right now.
Which of the steps mentioned above worked in your case? Please share your experience with us in the comments section below.
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
