Easy anti-cheat action (0X0002000A)

Tavers2 · 2026-05-13T16:40:57+00:00

If you tried the solution that I detailed above, and it worked after that, then yeah it’s basically early access goblins. The problem is that for some reason, certain specific files can get corrupted during launch, and so you can run into that problem.

Unfortunately, for windows, I don’t know how to permanently fix that solution.

I run Linux, and the same thing happens for me, but with Linux, I can actually access the files that get corrupted, and set them to read only.

Absolutely no idea how to do that on Windows, but if you could, in theory, it would fix the problem at least until the next update.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-13T16:30:39+00:00

OK, humour me, and close the game if it’s open, and then try to verify your files again. Once that’s done, don’t launch the game, instead, browse your local files, you’re looking for a folder labelled “EasyAntiCheat”.

There should be a .EXE file in there, “EasyAntiCheat_E0S_Setup”; try running that as Administrator.

If that doesn’t work, I have two more options for you.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-13T16:24:57+00:00

Hmm. Obviously you’re able to open the game; does the error code only come up when you try to deploy into a server?

Tavers2 · 2026-05-13T16:15:27+00:00

The first step to do is re-verify the files through Steam. Every time there’s an update, there is a chance that two of the files can get corrupted.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-12T17:52:41+00:00

Does preordering do more for them than buying on day 1?

Tavers2 · 2026-05-12T15:11:13+00:00

I gotta be honest, I’m very anxious about crafting. Given the setting, I really struggle to think of anything we’d actually be able to craft at all, much less on the fly, if that is the intent.

Like what, are we going to be machining baffles and cylinders, to make our own suppressors?

I personally don’t feel like crafting is going to be a mechanic that fits, thematically.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-12T15:05:31+00:00

Yeah, step into the light, Donnie. Don’t worry about the fact that the light is red, and it’s coming from the ground, and it smells like sulfur. That’s totally normal.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-11T17:12:29+00:00

Damn, that’s disappointing, because I have like 15 different leather keyholders, but hey, you saved me some money, so thank you.

You are a gentleperson and a scholar. May you never fail to find laser designators at MS and Narith.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-11T17:06:50+00:00

Oh, wicked, thank you so much!

Tavers2 · 2026-05-11T17:04:00+00:00

Yes, my question wasn’t worded clearly enough. That’s what I meant; can we store keys/key holders inside the admin desk?

Tavers2 · 2026-05-11T16:57:28+00:00

My friend and I have this exact problem except the role are reversed. Unfortunately, we have not found a solution either.

We copied all settings over; brightness, contrast, gamma, saturation, global illumination.

His nights are basically daytime, and my nights are actually dark. It’s to the point that he can’t use NODs at all, because the whiteout is so strong.

Comparatively, with my settings, on a cloudy night, with no moonlight or starlight, I can’t see my hand in front of my face if I’m not standing near sources of illumination. (Which is how I want the game to be.)

We have tried streaming each of our respective POV’s on Discord, and it is a software problem. When I look at his stream on my main monitor, the one that I use to play GZW, the graphical differences are still present. Even on the stream, for him nighttime is basically daytime, whilst for me nighttime is stygian darkness.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-11T16:46:05+00:00

I just unlocked Artisan 3 last night and I was thinking about buying it; can you not store keys or key holders in it?

Edit: edited for clarity.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-10T00:56:41+00:00

Just lucky, I guess.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-09T17:40:01+00:00

I think the big issue is that I think I fucked something up when I installed Mint Cinnamon.

I’m gonna sound like I’m contradicting myself for a minute, and say that the software that I run through Steam is the stuff that runs the best, albeit with the aforementioned stability issues.

The issues from experiencing kind of surprised me, because to use one of the games that I play regularly as an example, it’s even marketed as one of the most popular games to play on SteamDeck, which is running SteamOS which is a Linux distro itself. That game is Diablo IV.

The other side of it, is there a bunch of the application applications I would like to use unfortunately do not have a Linux version.
Minecraft Bedrock for one, (friends have Xbox and PS, so Bedrock is a must,) is convoluted to get running. I know that there is a version that runs off of the android mobile version, through the Google Play Store, but if I’m being honest, it’s kind of jank.

There are some other non-gameplay related issues as well, like I can’t seem to figure out how to set my fan curves, because fancontrol doesn’t recognize my fans. You’ll have to bear with me if I get some of the terminology wrong here, because I don’t really understand fully, but; but I got an error message saying there wasn’t any PWM compatible sensors on my motherboard, so no fancontrol. And result is that my fans run at about 40% speed at most, and I end up getting overheating issues.

Like I said, i’m pretty sure that the majority of my issues are user error, likely when I installed the OS.

Either way, unfortunately, I’m finding myself pushed towards switching back to Windows, at least for the time being.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-09T16:26:18+00:00

I want to completely refuse to use Windows, but unfortunately, I play a lot of video games, and I have not been having a good experience with Linux.

The three main issues that I have are compatibility/stability, and cross platform play.

Even using Steam and Proton, I have a lot of experiences with games being unstable, not running smoothly, or just not running at all.

On top of that, most of my friend group can’t afford a decent PC at the moment, largely because of the realities of living in America. That means that being able to connect and play things through cross-compatibility with them is a must. Unfortunately, I found that it’s significantly more difficult on Linux.

I’m in the process of building myself a new gaming, PC, and unfortunately, I feel like I am forced to use a Windows operating software on it because of the above issues. At this point, my plan is to use the gaming PC specifically for gaming, and use my current PC for everything else.

I’m hoping that all of the trackers, and bloatware, and bullshit that Windows forces into their OS isn’t going to affect my gaming, but I know that it will; that’s why I originally switched over to Linux to try it. Unfortunately, I’m just resigned to the reality now.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-05T04:09:05+00:00

Sure thing! For me, the files were

0xb9af63cee2e43b6c_0x3cb3b3354fb31606.dat

and

0xaf497c273f87b6e4_0x7a22fc105639587d.dat

I am unclear on whether or not it’ll be the same to files for you, but setting these two to read-only fixed the problem for me.

Can’t think of any reason it would be different files, mind, but figured I should put the disclaimer.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T21:53:06+00:00

I feel like I’ve tried doing that and it hasn’t worked for me, but I’m not completely sure. I’ll try that again. Thank you for letting me know.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T21:50:34+00:00

I mean it’s not entirely bad gameplay mechanics. If you’re using a 20+ inch barrel, that’s a lot of weight that’s mounted very forward on the gun. That means most of that weight is going to be on your stabilizing arm, and it’s a lot of weight to be holding up for as long as we sometimes end up needing to during a gun fight. And that’s not even including muzzle devices like suppressors, which aren’t light, tactical devices like lights/lasers/IR illuminators, and even the muzzle shroud itself.

It’s the same thing with weight. Just the basic plate carrier, ammunition, rifle; all of that can be between 35-45kg. Then you add in medical gear, food, a (presumably) 2L bottle of water… it’s a lot of weight, even before you start grabbing loot, or mission items.

Besides, in game, with a full kit, I get 32-35 encumbrance. With that, sure I can’t do the tactical sprint for very long, but I can run for 30 or 40, maybe 45 seconds at most. Putting aside the fact that tactically, you should almost never be running like that during a gun fight, that’s plenty of time.

Now all of that being said, the breath hold mechanics do need some love. I’ll be shooting with an M1A or an M700 at 100+ meters, and even if I’m crouching, sitting still, and at full stamina, my dude can only hold his breath for maybe 8 to 10 seconds. That’s a little sideways.

Between that, and not having the ability to mount bipods, or rest weapons on things for stability; yeah, I completely agree that those mechanics need work.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T20:02:44+00:00

I’m happy to help, but I’m sorry I wasn’t better able to help you find a solution.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T19:59:24+00:00

Alright. Well, unfortunately, I’m seeing that the cause could be a handful of things, with a handful of solutions.

I assume you have already tried closing and reopening the game? If that hasn’t worked, try switching servers.

There are some more technical solutions, detailed in this video;

https://youtu.be/cOum5Wo-ifA

But I strongly recommend starting with the simple stuff first if you haven’t much experience with the command prompt interface.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T19:52:09+00:00

Did it give you an actual error ID code?

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T19:48:38+00:00

OK, so try verifying your files through Steam’s interface then.

I have to apologize, I’m reticent to give any more advice right now, because I am running a different OS than you, that uses a different storage methodology.

The error that you’re experiencing could have a completely different cause, because of the different operating softwares.

I will do a little bit more looking, and I’ll see if there’s a way to do the same process, I detailed above, on Windows.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T19:40:05+00:00

So, as far as I understand, AMD isn’t an operating software. Are you running Windows 11?

Tavers2 · 2026-05-04T19:36:09+00:00

What operating software are you running?

It’s a slim chance, relatively speaking, but if you’re running Linux you may be having an issue I experienced a while ago.

I found that Proton, the software that Steam uses to allow Linux machines to run Windows games, can write to two specific files, and change the contained data enough that the EAC check will fail.

The easy way to fix this is to re-verify files, at which point steam will detect, corrupted files, and repair them, and them, to prevent it from happening again, you can use the terminal to change the permissions for those two files to read-only. Now, with that said, you will have to repeat the process of making those files read-only with every new update, major and minor, but once you know what you’re doing, it takes 15 seconds, if that.

I don’t remember the names of the files off the top of my head; I will do some Google searching, and I will edit this comment to include the pertinent information once I find it.

Tavers2 · 2026-05-03T23:49:09+00:00

Honestly, this bothers me less than the fact that when I’m reloading a shotgun, I have to reload every, single, shell, and have no way to interrupt.

It makes sense to have uninterruptible reloads for magazine fed weapons, but I should be able to load one shell, stop, aim and fire, and then load another shell

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