Something called EasyAntiCheat is demanding admin rights on my computer!

[WarMongerian]

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• What is your character name in New World: WarMongerian
• What server/world did you experience your issue on: Pluto
• Describe the issue you are experiencing: Some popup blocks my ability to play NW.
• Is this a bug or an exploit: Honestly not sure, never had this before this morning.
• (if a bug) How did the issue effect your gameplay: Prevented gameplay.
• (if a bug) Were you able to recover from the issue: Not had a chance to talk to anyone computer savvy yet, to find out what this is.
• (if a bug) Please include a screenshot or video of the issue that you have experienced: I tried to get a screen shot, but after several attempts, gave up, as the print screen seems to not be able to copy my screen to the clipboard.
• What are the steps to reproduce the issue as you experienced: So far, 5 for 5, just trying to launch the game as always.

So what the heck is this thing, and why, after playing for the last 3 months am I just now seeing this today?

[WarMongerian]

I was finally able to get a screen shot, not of the first screen, but the second screen was able to be put on my clipboard, so I’ll post it here.

Is it normal to not be able to use the print screen and capture the image to the clipboard? Because I have yet to be able to get an image of the first screen.

[Hiply]

@WarMongerian

why, after playing for the last 3 months am I just now seeing this today?

Because there’s a new version that needs to install/repair itself.

@JWarlock

In this case I recommend you to repair EAC files

1. Go to your steam library.
2. Right click New World, and hit properties.
3. Go to Local Files and hit Browse.
4. Find the “EAC” or “EasyAntiCheat” folder and go into it.
5. Locate the .exe file and open it as administrator.
6. Finally repair it or reinstall it.

[Notice] Unable to launch New World due to EAC Connection Error

I hope this information granted has been provided you gives a great and helpful insight.

JWarlock

[Vermintide]

I thought this was just my own end, but I verified and can confirm that this fixed when I did it.

[tj12416]

I use this computer for work too… this sounds like software I will not allow…

I am not giving a third party software admin access

Looks like I have to stop playing this game

[MixedNuts]

Have you never heard of EAC?

[tj12416]

I am surprised about everyone ok with being monitored

at least I would expected a detailed understanding of what was being monitored

parallel discussion

What is this Anti-Cheat thing & is it safe?

A reputable offshore domain .ac https://www.easy.ac I did not realise I was being “monitored” and I am surprised everyone is ok with it. I have not played epic games before or any of the games listed on easyanticheat web site parallel discussion

[Hiply]

@tj12416

I am surprised about everyone ok with being monitored

I’m surprised that you’re surprised, anti cheat software has been in games for a long, long time. Valve’s had anti cheat software on Counterstrike since 2002, for example.

@tj12416

Looks like I have to stop playing this game

Looks like you’ll stop playing most MMOs (and many single player games as well). If it’s not EAC it’s PunkBuster, BattlEye, XIGNCODE3, nProtect GameGuard, or one of multiple others. And the ones below are just the kernel level anti-cheats, not counting anticheats like Warden and Valve’s VAC. You’ve had watchdog software on damned near every game you’ve played in the past year…you obviously just didn’t know it.

Every game with kernel–level anti–cheat software (2022)