LS-0013: Failed to launch (Easy Anti-Cheat)
TL;DRThe game fails to start because the Easy Anti-Cheat component cannot initialize properly, often due to service or file access problems.
Most likely cause: Easy Anti-Cheat service is stopped or not installed correctly
Try first: Restart your computer
Likely causes
- Easy Anti-Cheat service is stopped or not installed correctlymost likely
- Game files are missing or have permission issuespossible
- Background software or Windows settings interfering with the anti-cheatless likely
How to fix it
Safest first: SafeChanges settingsDangerous
Restart your computerSafe
Fully shut down and turn the PC back on to reset any temporary service states.
Verify game files through the launcherSafe
Use the Epic Games Launcher to check and repair Fortnite installation files.
Run the game launcher as administratorChanges settings
Right-click the Epic Games Launcher shortcut and select Run as administrator before starting Fortnite.
If that didn't fix it
Open the Easy Anti-Cheat folder in the game directory and run the EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe file as administrator to repair the service.
When to see a technician
Contact a technician if the error persists after verifying files and repairing the anti-cheat service.
Quick answers
- What does LS-0013: Failed to launch (Easy Anti-Cheat) mean?
- The game fails to start because the Easy Anti-Cheat component cannot initialize properly, often due to service or file access problems.
- What causes LS-0013: Failed to launch (Easy Anti-Cheat)?
- Easy Anti-Cheat service is stopped or not installed correctly. (most likely) Game files are missing or have permission issues. (possible) Background software or Windows settings interfering with the anti-cheat. (less likely)
- How do I fix LS-0013: Failed to launch (Easy Anti-Cheat)?
- Try these in order, safest first: 1. Restart your computer. 2. Verify game files through the launcher. 3. Run the game launcher as administrator.
- What if that didn't fix it?
- Open the Easy Anti-Cheat folder in the game directory and run the EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe file as administrator to repair the service.
- When should I see a technician?
- Contact a technician if the error persists after verifying files and repairing the anti-cheat service.
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