FIX: FIFA 23 EA AntiCheat Detected Unacceptable Configuration

The ‘EA Anti-Cheat has detected an unacceptable configuration ensures no cheat software is active 117’ error appears on FIFA 23.

This error generally happens when the EA anti-cheat conflicts with some other program.

Here I have mentioned the steps required to fix it. So perform as shown to solve the error.

Also read: Fix: FIFA 23 Lag, Low FPS, Stuttering And Frame Drops On PC

We have shown a VIDEO walk through at the end of the post for easy solution.

How To Fix The Anti-Cheat Detected Unacceptable Configuration Error

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Now, go through the solutions carefully and solve the EA anti-cheat error.

1) Uninstall Anti-Cheat Software

Make sure that there isn’t any other anti-cheat software installed on your PC.

If there is any other AntiCheat software installed with other games like CSGO or Valorant, then you have to uninstall that AntiCheat software and then restart your PC.

2) Check The Integrity Of Game Files

Checking the integrity of the game files is another thing that can be done.

Perform the following steps to do it:

First, open Steam and then head to the library section.

Next, you need to right-click on FIFA 23 and select Properties.

Then, click on the Local Files tab and select the “Verify Integrity of game files” option.

Wait till Steam finishes the verification process. Once it is done, start playing the game.

3) Reinstall The EA Anti-Cheat

Another thing you can try is to reinstall the EA anti-cheat.

Sometimes the EA anti-cheat software installed with the game can become corrupted and show such errors. Here is how you can reinstall it.

First, open the Steam library and right-click on the game.
Next, select the Manage option and click on Browse local files.

Now, open the Installer folder and then open the EA AntiCheat folder.
Right-click on the EA AntiCheat installer and Run it as Administrator.

Finally, select FIFA 23 from the drop-down option and click on Uninstall.

After it is over, you need to click on the Install option.

When the installation finishes, start the game and check if the issue persists.

4) Enable Secure Boot

This error can also appear if Secure Boot is not enabled in your BIOS. Here is how you can check and enable it:

Type System Information on the Start menu and open it.

Find the Secure Boot State and see if it is On.

If it is on, then move to the next solution. But if it is off, you will have to boot into the BIOS and enable it.

BIOS settings are different for every motherboard type, but they should be under the Boot tab.

Enter BIOS by restarting your PC and pressing the BIOS key of your motherboard.

5) Add The Game To The Antivirus Exclusion List

Adding the game to the Antivirus Exclusion list on your PC is the last thing you can do.

If you have any 3rd party Antivirus, add the game to the Whitelist or Exclusion list.

Those who are using Windows Defender, here is how you can do it:

Type Windows Security in the Search bar and select the top result.

Then, select Virus and threat protection.

Scroll down and click on Manage Ransomware protection.

Next, click on Allow an app through the controlled folder access and select Yes.

You need to click on Add an allowed app option.

Now, browse to the FIFA 23 installation folder and select the exe file.

After the game is added, you need to launch the game and see if the issue is fixed.

But if the issue persists, then try disabling the Controlled Folder Access toggle from the Ransomware protection settings.

Final Words

So that’s it. Feel free to get in touch with us in the comment section below in case of any doubts or queries.

FIX: FIFA 23 EA AntiCheat Detected Unacceptable Configuration Error