Fix: FIFA 23 EA Anticheat Error Failure During Update Process

In this article, I will tell you how to fix FIFA 23 EA Anti-Cheat “failure during the update process” and “service encountered an error”.

Let’s get started!

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

How To Fix The Anti-Cheat Errors In FIFA 23?

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The solutions listed below can help you resolve the anti-cheat error.

1) Check The Integrity Of Game Files

This is the first thing that can be done. By verifying the game files, Steam will add any missing or corrupted game files that might have been causing this issue.

Here is how you can do it:

First, you need to open Steam and then head to Library.

Then, right-click on FIFA 23 and select Properties.

Now, you will have to click on the Local Files tab and select the “Verify Integrity of game files” option.

Finally, wait for Steam to finish the verification process, and once done, start playing the game.

2) Reinstall EA Anti-Cheat

If the first solution didn’t work, then reinstalling the EA Anti-Cheat should fix it.

This is how you can do it:

First, you need to open the FIFA 23 installation folder.
For steam users, you need to open the Steam library and then right-click on the game.
Next, select the Manage option and click on Browse local files.

Now, open the Installer folder, followed by the EA AntiCheat folder.
Then, right-click on the EA AntiCheat Installer and Run as Administrator.

Select FIFA 23 from the drop-down option and click on Uninstall.

After you are done with the whole procedure, click on the Install option.

Finally, after the installation is over, start the game and check if the issue persists.

3) Enable Secure Boot

Enabling a secure boot is another thing that can help you fix the issue.

Here is how you can do it:

First, you must type System Information on the Start menu and then open it.

Next, you have to check 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, then you will have to open the BIOS and enable it.
Restart your PC and press the BIOS key during boot to enter BIOS.
Disable CSM support to unlock the Secure Boot option.

Enable the Secure Boot and save and exit the BIOS.

4) Add The Game To The Antivirus Exclusion List

If you have any 3rd party antivirus, then add the game to the whitelist or exclusion list.

This is another method that can help you resolve your issue.

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

First, type Windows Security in the search bar and then select the top result.

Next, select Virus and threat protection.

Scroll down and then click on Manage Ransomware protection.

Click on Allow an app through controller folder access and then select Yes.

Now, click on Add an allowed app option and browse to the FIFA 23 installation folder to select the exe file.

If you are unaware of the location of the installation folder, then open Steam and click on Library.
Then right-click on FIFA 23 and select Manage and then Browse local files.