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SnowCrash99's avatar
6 years ago

Launch Error c0020015

Hi, since installing the Season 5 patch I cannot launch the game, getting an unexpected launch error with the code above. I have tried repairing the files and a full reinstall. I have also tried disabling all anti virus software but the error persists. Any advice?

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  • EA_Kent's avatar
    EA_Kent
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    6 years ago

    Hey @SnowCrash99


    When you've got the chance can you try this for me? 

    Open up the C:\Program Files (x86)\EasyAntiCheat folder and look for the .sys file there. Try deleting that file, then launch Apex Legends again. Let me know if you're still running into the same error message afterward. 

    /Kent

  • @EA_Kent Thanks for the reply but this had no change unfortunately, the issue persists after deleting the EAC sys file.
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    EA_Kent
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    6 years ago

    @SnowCrash99 

    Thanks for giving it a shot!

    When you have the chance could you pull up a DxDiag and share it here? For more info on how to grab one check out the EA Help website

    Once you have the file please attach it to this thread. Thanks!

    /Kent

  • Tried a full reinstall of both Origin and Apex but still getting the same problem....

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    EA_Kent
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    6 years ago

    Thanks, I appreciate it!

    Looking through the DxDiag you sent, I noticed some crashes coming from a program called SDUpdate.exe. I believe this is the security software called Spybot. I'm wondering if this software or something else might still be blocking EAC and preventing it from launching. 

    When you have a chance could you try setting up a Clean Boot on your PC to see if that helps at all? That may help get around this if there is something else blocking EAC. For more info on how to set one up check out the EA Help website

    Let me know how it goes when you can. 

    /Kent

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