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Phillip_McCr0ch
7 years ago
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Apex Legends won't launch [PC]

I recently built a new PC and installed Apex on it. Unfortunately, however, I've been completely unable to even launch the game since I downloaded it last week. When I try to launch the game (from th...
  • Phillip_McCr0ch's avatar
    Phillip_McCr0ch
    7 years ago

    Hi, as it turned out I believe Sophos Home was preventing from launching. I don't know how or why as I checked it and sure enough there was no record of it blocking any Apex files from working but, upon uninstalling Sophos, I was able to launch Apex instantly.

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RockyRock312
7 years ago
Where is exploit mitigation ?
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BDE_chiefking
7 years ago

Settings > Exploit > Exploit mitigation

  • Moortuv's avatar
    Moortuv
    7 years ago
    Go to sophos settings
    Then to Exploits -> Exploit Migation -> Advanced Settings
    Then disable:
    - Prevent APC violation
    - Prevent code cave utilization
     
    UPDATE:
    I seem to have found a better way.
    If you open Sophos on your computer
    At the bottom got to troubleshooting
    Then add Local Exclusions, add both Apex and Easy anti cheat.
    They should by default be located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Apex\
     
    Alternative use the above
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      jack1843
      6 years ago

      If this works then you get a free * holy *

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      jack1843
      6 years ago

      MOORTUV I LOVE YOU SON AHAHAHHAHAHA

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