Easy Anti-Cheat makes sure that the game is played fairly without any third-party interference, and a lot of games implement this to make sure that no cheating occurs. Lost Ark has also implemented the Easy Anti-Cheat file into their game directory, but sometimes, players have reported an error code 30005. In this guide, we will see how to fix the error 30005 Easy Anti-Cheat Error for Lost Ark.
Fix Lost Ark’s Easy Anti-Cheat Error Code 30005
If you get a pop-up while launching Lost Ark where it says error 30005, then there is nothing to fear, as most likely your Easy Anti-Cheat has been corrupted or missing. The fix is fairly easy, as this issue is widespread across all games. Here is how to fix the error 30005 Easy Anti Cheat Error in Lost Ark.
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There are a few steps you can try to fix the error code 30005 in Lost Ark.
Repair the Easy Anti-Cheat file
You can directly repair the Easy Anti-Cheat file by finding it in the Lost Ark local game file on your system. Go to File Explorer and go to the drive where the game is stored. Then go to Program Files > select Steam > steamapps > open Common file > open Lost Ark game folder > Binaries > Win64 > select the EasyAntiCheat_Setup. Double click on EasyAntiCheat_Setup application to launch it, then hit the repair option. Some players have also reported having the issue resolved after deleting the EasyAntiCheat.sys file, but that will remove the application from the game entirely.
Enabling Easy Anti-Cheat
If your Easy Anti-Cheat setup has been disabled, you will get the error message in Lost Ark. To check if the Anti-Cheat is working, press the Run command and type in services.msc, and hit Enter. Find Easy Anti-Cheat on the list, double click it, and select Start. Under the General tab, press the drop-down menu under Startup type, and select Automatic. Click Apply. Restart your PC and start the game to see if the error message persists or not.
Verify Game Files
If your game files are corrupted or missing, you will get the error 30005 coming up frequently. To verify game files on Steam, Launch Steam and go to Steam Library, then right-click on Lost Ark. Select Properties, then go to the Local Files tab, and select the verify game files option.
Disable VPN
VPN has been known to hamper the game files, so if you are using a VPN, you could try to disable it and play Lost Ark to see if the error goes away.
Disable Firewall/Antivirus
You should check if the game is whitelisted on your Firewall and Antivirus, or else you will have to manually add it in or disable it while playing the game. You should also remember to turn it back on when you are done playing Lost Ark.
If all else fails, you can uninstall and reinstall the game, or the Lost Ark support team to raise your queries. If you liked this guide you can check out our other guides as well.