Fortnite is a battle royale shooter game where the main objective is to survive. It is definitely one of the most popular games, but many people still complain that they cannot play normally.
The error code 20006 Fortnite appears when starting the game. It's a startup error and the game executable won't even start. The message that follows is like: "Could not start the game. Error code: 20006 (Service cannot be created (StartService failed: 193)) ». The problem is usually related to the EasyAntiCheat tool that the game uses. Follow the methods below to solve the problem!!
What causes the error code 20006 of Fortnite?
The error code 20006 of Fortnite is almost exclusively due to the lack of an EasyAntiCheat service on your computer, or the service is broken, out of date or just not responding when the game starts. Epic Games does not want you to enter the game if it has not been proven that you have cheated and hacked the game beforehand.
At the same time, It is possible that some of your game files have been corrupted or lost and this can be easily fixed by checking the game from the Fortnite launcher. Corrupt files can confuse the game and make you think you have a scam when in fact you are not.
EasyAntiCheat repair service
This is the Anti-cheat service that the game uses to recognize cheats and hackers. Actively analyze your setup for anything that might give you an unfair advantage over your opponents. Despite this, sometimes this service breaks and you may need to repair it yourself to get rid of the Fortnite error code 20006.
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You can search for the main executable of the game by clicking the start menu button or the search button next to it and typing Fortnite. In any case, right-click on the executable and choose the option Open file location from the context menu that will appear.
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The default folder for installation is C >> Program files >> Epic games >> Fortnite, but it also depends on the architecture of your computer. You can also search for Fortnite after clicking the Start menu or the Search button., right-click on the first entry and select Open file location.
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Either way, once it's inside the Fortnite folder, go to FortniteGame >> Binaries >> Win64 (or Win32 depending on your operating system) >> EasyAntiCheat. Inside you should see the file EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe. Right click on the file “EasyAntiCheat_setup.exe” in the folder and choose the option Run as administrator from the context menu that appears.
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Confirm any indication from the UAC that the file wants to make changes on your computer and wait for its window to open.
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Make sure Fortnite is selected in the game listing and click the Repair Service button below. The message “Installed correctly” should appear shortly after, so try restarting the game and check for the Fornite error code 20006 still appears.
Solution 2: Verify the installation of the game
The game is not enabled on Steam and you do not have access to the useful feature called Verify the integrity of game files. Fortunately, Epic Games decided to include this feature in their Fortnite client, that generally does the same job. It simply scans the game installation for missing or corrupted files and re-downloads them to fix the game.. Be sure to try it below!!
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You must open the main executable of the game by clicking on the start menu button or the search button next to it and typing Fortnite. In any case, right click on the executable and choose the Open option from the context menu that will appear.
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The default folder for installation is C >> Program files >> Epic games >> Fortnite, but it also depends on the architecture of your computer. You can also search for Fortnite after clicking the Start menu or the Search button and clicking the first entry..
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Click on the cogwheel icon next to the launch text in the Fortnite launch window, that should open a new menu. Click Verify in the menu and wait for the launcher to finish verifying the game files.
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The procedure should take a few 10 minutes. Check if files have been downloaded again and restart Fortnite to see if the Fortnite error code still appears 20006.
Solution 3: rename the EasyAntiCheat controller
Renaming or removing the EasyAntiCheat.sys file in the System32 folder on your computer may be the right thing to do., since the game will download again as soon as you open it again. If your controller has been damaged, it is possible that even the repair or reinstallation of the tool will not work properly. This method is easy to do and can save you future problems..
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Navigate to this location on your C computer >> Windows >> System32 browsing to it after starting Windows Explorer. First, click on This PC or My Computer on the left side panel to locate and open your local drive C.
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If you can't see the Windows folder, it is possible that you should activate the option that allows you to see hidden files and folders. Click on the tab “Watch” in the top menu of File Explorer and click the checkbox “Hidden items” in the Show section / Hide from the menu. File Explorer will show hidden files and remember these settings until you change them again.
Hidden objects on the local disk (C 🙂
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Find the EasyAntiCheat.sys file in the System32 folder, right click on it and choose Rename. Change its name to something like EasyAntiCheat.old.sys and hit the Enter key to confirm the changes. Launch Fortnite again and see if you keep seeing the error 20006 at the beginning!
