How to Fix Easy Anti Cheat Error

Easy AntiCheat, as the name suggests is an essential tool to run some of the most popular games. It basically checks if you are using any form of cheats. If you are cheating in the game, you will be banned from playing online. However, a lot of users have reported that there are a lot of Easy AntiCheat errors that pop up and stop them from playing the game.

How to Fix Easy AntiCheat Errors

In this article, we are going to talk about some of the most common error codes and messages of Easy AntiCheat and what you need to do in order to resolve the problem.

Why is Easy Anti-Cheat not working?

There are a lot of reasons that can stop Easy AntiCheat from working. Usually, these reasons come with an error code or error message. In this article, we have mentioned some of the most common errors one can see in Easy AntiCheat. So, check them out and start troubleshooting.

Fix Easy AntiCheat Errors

Following are the Easy AntiCheat errors we will be talking about in this article.

Easy Anti-Cheat is Not Installed
Game Security Violation Detected (#0000000D) [LightingService.exe]
Access in Denied
Easy AntiCheat Error 23
Easy AntiCheat Error 3005
Easy AntiCheat Error 14

Let us see how to fix them.

1] Easy Anti-Cheat Is Not Installed

This error code means that somehow Easy Anti-Cheat got removed from your computer. If that is the case, we have to reinstall it. So, open File Explorer and navigate to the EasyAntiCheat folder that will be inside your game's installation folder. It will look somewhat like the following path.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\<game-name>\installers\EasyAntiCheat

Once you are there, just run the EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe file as an administrator and install the required files.

2] Game Security Violation Detected (#0000000D) [LightingService.exe] in Easy AntiCheat

As the error message clearly says, the error is due to LightingService.exe which is one of the processes of ASUS Aura Sync. What's happening here is that the Easy AntiCheat game is identifying ASUS Aura Sync as a cheat, which is a bit absurd, but you have to deal with it until the issue gets resolved. You can remove the program or disable it before playing the game.

3] Access is Denied in Easy AntiCheat

This issue is caused by RGB controllers such as ASUS Aura Sync or RGB Fusion. The best you can do is turn them off for the time being and when the developers release a fix, you can download it.

4] Easy AntiCheat Error 23

Error Code: 23 signifies that tools needed to run the applications are missing. These tools include Visual C++ Redistributable, DirectX, and the latest version of Graphics Drivers. What you need to do is download and install both Visual C++ Redistributable and DirectX. As for the Graphics Drivers, you need to update it to the latest version. Following are some of the methods to do the same.

Install Optional Updates and Drivers.
Go to the manufacturer's website and download your driver.
Update your driver via Device Manager.
Download freeware to update drivers.

After downloading and installing all the required tools, you need to restart the computer and then run the Easy AntiCheat setup file from the location. Hopefully, it will work for you.

5] Easy AntiCheat Error 3005

If you are facing Error 3005: (CreateFile Failed with 32),we can say that you are dealing with corrupted files or stopped service. We have two solutions for you, so, let us see them one by one.

Enable Easy Anti-Cheat Service

First of all, we need to enable theEasy Anti-Cheat Service.This is usually enabled, but sometimes, because of some reason, it gets disabled, and as a result, 3005 error code is triggered. Just open the Servicesapp, look forEasy Anti-Cheat,right-click on it and selectProperties.SetStartup typetoAutomaticand click on theStartbutton.

Fix: Game Security Violation Detected error

Delete SYS Files

SYS files of Easy Anti-Cheat, when get corrupted, can stop the creation of other files. We need to delete it and as your run the AntiCheat, they will get created. Go to the location where Easy AntiCheat files are located (where your game files are), then look for EasyAntiCheat.sysfile, and delete it. Restart your computer and reopen the game. Hopefully, it will work this time.

6] Easy AntiCheat Error 14

Error Code 14 in Easy AntiCheat means that the tool is corrupted. You need to go to the directory where your game is installed, then run the setup file of Easy AntiCheat and see if that works. In case, running the setup file is to no avail, you have to reinstall the game.

These were some of the most common error codes and messages one can see in Easy AntiCheat.

How do I manually install Easy Anti-Cheat?

Easy AntiCheat comes with the game itself. When you install your game, it gets installed. However, this doesn't mean that you can install it manually. Just go to the location where you installed your game. Navigate to the Easy AntiCheatfolder and run EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe.Then, follow the on-screen instructions and you will be good to go.

Also Read: What is EasyAntiCheat.exe and how do I remove it from my PC?