Fortnite players on PC experience the error message $ 0027 Service cannot be created (StartService failed: 1058) when trying to start Fortnite on their PCs $ 0027s. This error message usually appears when the game is first installed on any computer.
Service cannot be created (StartService failed: 1058)
The reason you are experiencing this error is because Fortnite cannot locate the Anti-Cheat system that you use in your game.. Each game has an anti-cheat system to ensure that there are no modifications or vulnerabilities that could affect the overall experience of the game. If you don't have it installed, will not be able to start the game.
What causes the error 1058 of Fortnite?
The game cheat system not installed is not the only cause of you experiencing this specific error. Some of the reasons why the game cannot be played and the error code is requested 1058 son:
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Anti-cheat system missing: All the games, from PUBG to World of Warcraft, have anti-cheat systems installed to counter attempts to cheat the game. If this is missing from the game files, they won't be able to start the game.
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Incomplete installation files: if the Fortnite installation files are not complete, will not be able to make it start. A reinstall works mainly in this case.
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Windows files are missing: if your operating system installation files are corrupted or missing, Fortnite will not start as its operation depends on various Windows components.
Before you begin to correct the error message, make sure you are logged in as administrator on this computer and have active internet access. Active Internet access means there are no proxy servers or firewalls and you can access the Internet openly.
Solution 1: Install the anti-cheat system
Fortnite usually comes packaged with the anti-cheat system you need for its functionality.. However, there may be cases where the system is not installed by default and you have to manually navigate to the game directory and install it. Make sure you are logged in as administrator and if the game directory is not the default, you must navigate there and follow the instructions.
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Press Windows + E and navigate to the following directory:
C: N- Program files N- Fortnite Epic GamesN- Fortnite Binaries Win64 GamesN- EasyAntiCheat
Navegando a EasyAntiCheat Fortnite
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Here you will find the executable »EasyAntiCheat_Setup. exe “. Right click and select Run as administrator.
EasyAntiCheat Installation
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Now make sure the Fortnite selection is made in the options. Click Repair Service.
Repairing Fortnite
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After the operation, restart your computer and try starting Fortnite again. Check if the error message is resolved.
Solution 2: reinstale Fortnite
If the installation of the anti-cheat system does not work, we can go ahead and try to reinstall Fortnite successfully. There are numerous cases where after a possible unsuccessful update or after transferring game files, some of them can get corrupted, which may be the reason why the launcher prompts you for an error message every time you try to run it.
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Press Windows + I to launch the Settings app and navigate to the Applications subtitle.
Application settings: Windows
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Now look at the entries and click on Epic Games Launcher. Select the Uninstall button present below.
Another way to uninstall the game (if you have an older version) is pressing windows + R, to write “appwiz.cpl” and uninstall from there.
Uninstalling Epic Games Launcher
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Now restart your computer properly and download the full application again. Check if the error message has been resolved.
In addition to the above solutions, you can also try the following:
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Make sure your game is running a correct graphics card. Make sure the dedicated graphics card is not disabled for Fortnite.
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Run a System File Checker (SFC) to diagnose any missing Windows files.
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You have the updated version of Fortnite installed on your computer.
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DirectX and other necessary binaries are already installed on your system.
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Temporarily disable antivirus software and other third-party applications that may interfere with the game.
