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FIX for EA SPORTS FC 26 Crashes (Error 0xC0000005 / 0xC0000409)

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[GUIDE] FIX for EA SPORTS FC 26 Crashes (Error 0xC0000005 / 0xC0000409) on Intel 13th/14th Gen CPUs

🧩 Symptoms

  • The game randomly crashed during matches (sometimes even at kickoff).
  • Event Viewer → Application Log showed errors like:
    EAAntiCheatService – The game fc26.exe exited unexpectedly, exit code: 0xC0000005 / 0xC0000409.
  • Fans suddenly ramped up to 100% when matches started.

⚙️ Root Cause

On Intel 13th/14th gen CPUs (e.g. i9-13900K/KF), the Performance cores (P-cores) can boost up to 5.5GHz (55x) by default.
Combined with unlimited FPS, this causes huge power and temperature spikes — leading to instability and game process termination (often reported as an “EA AntiCheat” crash even though it’s really a CPU/voltage timing issue).

✅ Fix (What Actually Worked)

1️⃣ Clean NVIDIA Driver Installation

  1. Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) in Safe Mode to completely remove old drivers.
  2. Reboot (with internet disconnected).
  3. Install the driver manually — I used NVIDIA driver 552.44.
    • Choose Custom Installation → Perform a clean install (Graphics Driver + PhysX only).
  4. Reboot again.

2️⃣ Repair EA AntiCheat and Services

  1. Go to your game folder and run:...\EA SPORTS FC 26\__Installer\EAAntiCheat\EAAntiCheat.Installer→ Click Repair or Install.
  2. Open services.msc and check:
    • EA Background ServiceAutomatic (Running)
    • EA AntiCheat ServiceAutomatic (Delayed Start)

3️⃣ Lower CPU Boost Ratio (the key step)

Option A – Using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU):

  • Open Intel XTU (v7.14.x)
  • Set:
    • Performance Core Ratio = 50x
    • Efficient Core Ratio = 43x
    • Voltage offset = 0.000V
  • Click Apply (ignore the “Watchdog” warning message — just proceed).

⚠️ Note: If “Restore tuning after reboot” is greyed out, you’ll need to reapply settings after each reboot or set them directly in BIOS.

Option B – From BIOS (Recommended for persistence):

  • Go to Advanced → AI Tweaker → CPU Core Ratio (exact path may vary).
  • Set:
    • P-Core Ratio = 50
    • E-Core Ratio = 43
  • Make sure Undervolt Protection = Enabled.

4️⃣ Limit FPS to 120 (to reduce CPU & GPU spikes)

NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D Settings → Program Settings → Add “EA SPORTS FC 26 (fc26.exe)”

  • Max Frame Rate → 120 FPS
  • Power Management ModeOptimal Power
  • Vertical SyncOn (if your monitor supports 120/144 Hz)

This smooths performance and reduces both heat and fan noise.

5️⃣ (Optional) Monitor Temps & Usage

  • GPU ~75–80 °C and CPU under ~85 °C are totally fine.
  • Use NVIDIA Overlay (Alt + R) or MSI Afterburner to confirm stability.

🟢 Results

✅ Over 3 hours of gameplay without a single crash
✅ No more “EAAntiCheatService” errors in Event Viewer
✅ Fans and CPU load now remain stable when matches start

🧭 Quick Summary

StepAction
1Clean install NVIDIA drivers (DDU)
2Repair EA AntiCheat + check background services
3Reduce P-core ratio to 50x (via Intel XTU or BIOS)
4Cap FPS to 120 FPS in NVIDIA Control Panel
Game stable — no more random crashes

💬 Final Notes
If you’re still getting the same crash, try dropping the P-core ratio to 49x or ensure your BIOS has Undervolt Protection enabled.
On 13th/14th gen CPUs, this fix completely eliminates the 0xC0000005 / 0xC0000409 crash.

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