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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
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.

RockyRock312

7 years ago

Where is exploit mitigation ?

BDE_chiefking

7 years ago

Settings > Exploit > Exploit mitigation

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
- jack1843
  7 years ago
  If this works then you get a free * holy *
- jack1843
  7 years ago
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