EA Javelin Anticheat is a PC anticheat solution designed to ensure fair play in our games and help prevent cheating, while focusing on privacy and security.
It’s a kernel-mode anticheat and anti-tamper solution, which you can learn more about in this EA Javelin Anticheat deep dive.
Every game that uses EA Javelin Anticheat installs its own copy of the software if it’s not already enabled. You can check whether your game uses EA Javelin Anticheat in the EA app.
For Windows 10, EA Javelin Anticheat requires the Windows 10 20H1 update (version number 10.0.19041) or newer. If you're already running the latest update, you don’t have to do anything else. To check for updates, follow the steps on the official Microsoft website.
If you need to troubleshoot an issue or you previously uninstalled EA Javelin Anticheat, follow these steps.
Any game that uses EA Javelin anticheat will try to install the tool when you install the game, if EA Javelin Anticheat isn’t already enabled.
If you uninstall EA Javelin Anticheat, any game that uses EA Javelin Anticheat protection won’t be playable until you reinstall it.
We don’t recommend uninstalling EA Javelin Anticheat unless you need to install from a clean state. To do that, follow these steps.
EA Javelin Anticheat protection will also be uninstalled from your PC if you uninstall all EA games that use it.
This means the software listed under the [software.name] portion of the error code is on our denylist for security reasons.
Sometimes it’s just the version of the software you’re using that’s blocked, so you can update the software and restart. If that doesn’t work, it means the software itself is on our denylist, so you’ll need to disable it to get back into your game.
For steps on updating or disabling software, refer to the software manufacturer.
You’ll get this error if the software you’re using is on our denylist for security reasons.
If you know the software associated with the [driver.name] portion of the error code, try updating the software and restarting your game. If that doesn’t work, it means the software itself is on our denylist and you’ll need to disable it to get back into your game.
For steps on updating or disabling software, refer to the software manufacturer.
If you don’t recognize the driver name, check out this list of common denylisted software and their associated driver names. For most of the software below, ensuring you’re on the latest version will be enough to restore compatibility with EA Javelin Anticheat.
Please note this list isn’t exhaustive, and there may be other softwares on our denylist.
Driver Name | Software |
c:\program files (x86)\gigabyte\rgbfusion\glckio2.sys | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
c:\program files (x86)\msi\super charger\ntiolib_x64.sys | MSI Super Charger |
c:\program files (x86)\msi\command center\ddr\ntiolib_x64.sys | MSI Command Center |
c:\program files (x86)\evga\precision xoc\winring0\winring0x64.sys | EVGA Precision XOC
|
c:\windows\system32\drivers\rzpnk.sys | Razer Synapse |
c:\program files\galaxy\aac_galax gamer rgb\msio64.sys | Galaxy Gamer RGB |
c:\program files (x86)\msi\msi oc kit\activex_service\ntiolib_x64.sys | MSI Gaming App |
c:\program files (x86)\evga\led sync\winring0\winring0x64.sys | LED Sync feature of EVGA Precision X1ᐪᔿ |
c:\windows\syswow64\drivers\asrdrv101.sys | ASRock RGBLED or A-Tuning |
c:\program files\huawei\pcmanager\hwos2ec10x64.sys | Huawei PCManager |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\qcamain10x64.sys | Qualcomm Atheros Driver |
c:\program files\ene\io\eneio64.sys | Trident Z Lighting Control |
c:\program files (x86)\ene\io\eneio64.sys | Trident Z Lighting Control |
c:\windows\syswow64\drivers\hwinfo64a.sys | HWiNFO |
c:\windows\temp\dbutil_2_3.sys | Dell DBUtil |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\iqvw64e.sys | Intel Network Adapter Diagnostic Driver |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\zamguard64.sys | MalwareFox AntiMalware |
c:\program files (x86)\gigabyte\gigabyte oc_guru ii\gpcidrv64.sys | GIGABYTE OC Guru II |
c:\program files (x86)\msi\creator center\winio64.sys | MSI Creator Center |
c:\program files (x86)\samsung\samsung magician\magdrvamd64.sys | Samsung Magician |
c:\users\<username>\appdata\local\temp\alsysio64.sys | Core Temp |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\klhk.sys | Kaspersky Lab service |
c:\program files (x86)\gigabyte\aorus engine\atitool\atillk64.sys | GIGABYTE Aorus Engine |
c:\windows\temp\cpuz141\cpuz141_x64.sys | CPU-Z |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\zam64.sys | MalwareFox AntiMalware |
c:\program files (x86)\gigabyte\xtreme gaming engine\gpcidrv64.sys | GIGABYTE Xtreme Engine |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\ltmdm64.sys | Agere Windows Modem |
c:\program files (x86)\iobit\advanced systemcare\drivers\monitor_win10_x64.sys | IObit Temperature Monitor |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\procexp152.sys | Process Explorer |
c:\windows\system32\drivers\afunix.sys | Voicemod |
There are two ways to fix this error:
You’ll get this error if you’re trying to launch your game directly from the Windows File Explorer.
You need to launch the game from the EA app. Even if you’re using Steam or the Epic Games Store, they’ll still launch from the EA app.
Make sure you've updated your Windows to the latest available update. To check for updates, follow the steps on Microsoft.
This happens when EA Javelin Anticheat can't find the installation folder or can’t start the game. There are two ways to fix this.
EA Javelin Anticheat will shut down the game and our services if you use cheat tools, debuggers, or other conflicting software. Turning off or uninstalling conflicting software can help you get back in the game.
This can happen if you’ve altered or changed any game files. Reinstall EA anticheat to fix it.
EA Javelin Anticheat will shut down the game and our services if you use cheat tools. Turning off or uninstalling conflicting software can help you get back in the game.
This can happen when expired or unsigned drivers are loading while trying to launch the game.
Try restarting your PC and relaunching the game. If that doesn't fix the problem, follow these steps on Microsoft’s website to enable Secure Boot on your computer.
After you’ve done that, try reloading the game again and it should fix the issue.
