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Solved: Error 30005 CreateFile Failed With 32

Delete the EasyAntiCheat.sys to fix the CreateFile failed with 32

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Published onJanuary 26, 2024

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The error code 30005 CreateFile failed with 32 usually appears when you start a game. It is triggered mainly by EasyAntiCheat. This error can also be caused by corrupted game files or third-party software interfering with EasyAntiCheat.

How can I fix the CreateFile failed with 32?

1. Delete the EasyAntiCheat.sys file

Not able to delete EasyAntiCheat.sys?

You might be gettingThe action cannot be completed because the file is open in another programerror while trying to delete EasyAntiCheat.sys.

This happens when EasyAntiCheat runs in the background, even when the game is closed. You can stop by closing the process from the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Delete.

Then, right-click on theEasyAntiCheatserviceprocess and clickEnd Task.

2. Disable Windows Defender/Antivirus

If you have Windows Defender turned on, turn it off before launching the game. Use our guide totemporarily disable Windows Defenderto check if it is behind the problem.

And if you have a third-party antivirus installed, consider deactivating it for an hour through its menu.

3. Repair the EasyAntiCheat service

If the EasyAntiCheat_Setup is not launching on clicking, it is not installed for your game, so here’s what to do:

4. Enable the EasyAntiCheat service

5. Verify the game files

For Steam games

For Epic Games launcher

6. Disable the Kernel-Mode Hardware-Enforced stack protection

7. Reinstall the game

The game-specific error 30005 can pop up at any given time. Consider uninstalling the game from the launcher when none of the earlier solutions work.

Then, install it again via the cloud download for a fresh start. It can iron out minor glitches and help you launch the game without error.

So, this is how you can fix Createfile failed with 32 error appearing on your games. It also appears on newer games, so we will update you with more solutions as they become available.

Some users also experienceBSOD because of EasyAntiCheatorproblems with EA’s anti-cheat, which could be solved by following the steps.

If you know of any newer solution to this error, then feel free to let us know via the comment section.

Solved: Error 30005 CreateFile Failed With 32#

How can I fix the CreateFile failed with 32?#

1. Delete the EasyAntiCheat.sys file#

2. Disable Windows Defender/Antivirus#

3. Repair the EasyAntiCheat service#

4. Enable the EasyAntiCheat service#

5. Verify the game files#

For Steam games#

6. Disable the Kernel-Mode Hardware-Enforced stack protection#

7. Reinstall the game#