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# The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005).

<figure><img src="/files/ECNEJ95Ixvr1ofBdNboB" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

1. If you use third-party antivirus make sure it's not interfering with the game and add BattleBit and EAC folder to exclusions. If it won't help - you might need to delete it (especially trend micro).
2. Try running `BattlebitEAC.exe` or `EasyAntiCheat.exe` as admin located in installed files.

<figure><img src="/files/5WdJ33l07yFBBB80eGsi" alt="" width="374"><figcaption><p>Right click on the game, then go to manage and click on Browse local files</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/dEgmiuhIfcWvF50Rcenc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Right click on executable and click "Run as administrator".</p></figcaption></figure>

3. [Run sfc/dism](/other/running-sfc-dism.md).
4. Disable overclocking software if you have any.
5. Verify game files.

<figure><img src="/files/BF4cnIIauKIJrQvA6vRU" alt=""><figcaption><p>Right click on the game and press "Properties...", Select "Installed Files" tab and press "Verify integrity of game files".</p></figcaption></figure>

6. Reinstall the game on other drive/partition.