How To Fix EA Sports FC 25 Error Code 10600?

Error Code 10600 is a mysterious error in which players struggle to connect to online matches or cannot access certain features.

This comprehensive guide will discuss effective troubleshooting steps and help you get back on the pitch to avoid future interruptions.

So, let us walk through the practical solutions, resolve the error quickly, and get back in no time.

Also, read: How To Enable Or Music Disable In EA Sports FC 25?

What Are The Common Causes Of Error Code 10600?

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Here are some of the common causes of error code 10600:

Server downtime or maintenance

Network connectivity issue
Firewall or router settings
Game updates or patches

Account or login issues
Corrupt game files

How To Troubleshoot Error 10600?

Now that you have understood the causes of the error, it’s time to apply the right fixes:

1. Restart The EA App

When you are getting Error 10600 while playing FC 25, first of all, restart the EA app. Restarting will refresh the app’s processes and clear the temporary glitches and re-establish a stable connection between the app and EA’s servers.

This is how you can do it:

From the EA app, click on the three horizontal line menus and select Exit.

You can also click on the Help tab and select the Restart app option.

Wait till the app restarts.

To completely close the app, right-click on the Windows Search menu and select Task Manager.

Go to the Processes tab. Right-click on all the processes related to the EA app and select the End Task option for each process.

Then relaunch the app and check.
You can also restart your PC, then relaunch the game and check.

2. Rename The FC 25 Folder

The first solution you can try to fix error code 10600 in FC 25 is to rename the FC 25 folder. Renaming the FC 25 folder triggers the game to create new, clean versions of these files when you relaunch it.

To rename the FC 25 folder, go to your user profile, then select Documents.
Next, find the FC 25 game folder.

Right-click on the folder and click on Show more Options.

Choose the Rename option and make it to FC 25 Copy.

3. Check The Internet Connection

You can also get FC 25 error codes due to an unstable internet connection. This is important as you cannot play the game properly without a stable internet connection.

You can check the internet speed from speedtest.net. So, restart the router or the modem to fix the issue primarily. Turn off the router or modem and disconnect it from the power source.

Wait for a couple of minutes before reconnecting everything. Now turn on the router or modem and check if this has fixed the problem.

4. Check The FC 25 Server Status

Sometimes, due to a server outage, you can get FC 25 Error Codes. So, check the game server status here and see if there is any problem or if the server is under maintenance.

If there is any issue on the server side, then wait till the server becomes up and live again. Then relaunch the game and check.

5. Run FC 25 With Administrative Privileges

The next thing you can try is running the game with administrative privileges. Sometimes the game files may require administrative privileges to run.

Go to the game installation folder. Right-click on the game exe, select Show More options if available, and open its Properties.

Go to the Compatibility tab.
Check the box for Run this program as an administrator. Click on Apply and then OK to save the changes.

6. Try A Different Compatibility Mode

Another thing you can do is change the compatibility mode. Trying a different compatibility mode will allow the game to run under settings that are optimized for older versions of Windows.

Here’s how to do it:

To do that, open the game Properties.

Then go to the Compatibility tab.
Check the box for Run this program in compatibility mode for the option.
Select a Windows version and click on Apply, then on OK.

7. Launch The Game From The Installation Folder

Launching the game from the installation folder will help you to bypass any issues caused by faulty shortcuts.

If you are playing the game on Steam, open Steam Library.

Right-click on the game.
Go to Properties.
Select Installed Files and click on Browse.

This should take you to the game installation folder.
Try launching the game from here. If the error persists, move on to the next solution.

8. Verify The Game Files

Missing or corrupted game files can also cause errors like this. So, verify the game files.

Here is how you can verify the integrity of the game files from the Steam platform:

Head to the Steam Library. Right-click on the game and open its Properties.

Go to the Installed Files tab and click on the Verify the Integrity of the Game Files option.

Wait till Steam verifies the game files and download the missing file or fix the corrupted game files.

Once done, relaunch the game and check.

9. Launch FC 25 From The Game Installation Folder

Launching FC 25 directly from the game’s installation folder will bypass the potential issues caused by shortcuts, game launchers or any other external processes. To launch FC 25 from the game installation folder here is what you can do:

If you are playing the game on Steam, open Steam Library.

Right-click on the game and select Manage and click on the Browse Local Files option.

This will take you to the game installation folder.

From here, select the game.exe file and right-click on it.
Select the run as administrator option and double-click on the game.exe and launch the game.

10. Log Out And Log Into Your EA Account

The next thing you can try is to log out of your EA account and then log in again to fix the temporary glitches.

To do that, click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the EA app home page. Select the Log out option.

Then wait for some time and then login with your account credentials.

Launch the game and check now.

11. Repair Or Reinstall Anti Cheat

Repairing or re-installing the Anti-Cheat is another method that can prove to be a useful one in resolving the error code.

Follow the steps to do so:

Go to the installation location for FC 25.
Open the folder and then open the Installer folder.
Locate the EA Anti-Cheat folder and open it.

Double-click on the EA Anti-Cheat Installer.
From here, select your game.
Click on the Repair option and click on OK.

Next, go to the game installation location and select the folder.
Then click on the Select folder option.

This should repair the Anti-Cheat.
Next, click on Update so that you can make sure everything is up to date.
You can also select the Uninstall option to uninstall the Anti-Cheat completely.

Next, select the game from the drop-down menu and click on the Install button to install the Anti-cheat.
It will also get reinstalled when you try to run the game next time.

12. Close The Background Applications

You should also close the programs running unnecessarily in the background, as these programs can conflict with your game and cause errors.

To do so, right-click on the Windows Start button and select Task Manager.
Go to the Processes tab and right-click on the processes you want to close.

Select the End Task option.

Repeat the same for each task you want to terminate.

Then exit the window.

13. Troubleshoot The Graphics Drivers

The next thing you should do is troubleshoot your graphics drivers and here are the detailed steps of doing so:

Right-click on the Windows Search button and choose Device Manager.

Go to the Display Adapters section and then expand it.
Right-click on your graphics driver.
Select the Update Driver option.

Click on the Search Automatically for Drivers option and follow the instructions provided onscreen to download and install the latest driver.

If updating graphics drivers does not work, you can reinstall them.
Expand the Display Adapters section and right-click on your graphics driver.
Click on the Uninstall device option and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

After installation of the drivers, install them again.
For the AMD graphics driver, install the Radeon app. Then run it.

Similarly, for NVIDIA graphics drivers, install and run the GeForce Experience.
You should visit the official websites of your graphics card manufacturer to update your graphics card drivers.
Download the latest drivers for the graphics card installed on your computer from these websites.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation process.
Once done, restart your PC. Then rerun the app to check for any updates. If any updates are available, download and install them

14. Run The Game On A Dedicated Graphics Card

If you have multiple GPUs for your system, then make sure to use the one for gaming, as this can tackle the graphics-intensive tasks well. So, using the dedicated GPU for gaming can avoid issues while playing FC 25.

You can follow the method shown here. Check if you’re running the dedicated graphics card. There are different other ways to check that, depending on your operating system and the specific card you have.

Open Device Manager using Windows Search.
Expand Display Adapters.

You should see two adapters listed here—one for your dedicated graphics card and one for your integrated graphics card.

The dedicated graphics card will have a longer and more specific name than the integrated one.

The dedicated graphics card may also have a higher memory size listed. So, make sure to run the game with a higher memory size to avoid loading or crashing issues.

15. Contact EA Support For Help

If the methods shown in this video could not fix the EA Sports FC25 error, then you can reach out to EA support for help.

You can get in touch with live support through the official EA help site, or you can reach out via X, formerly Twitter or Facebook, for help as well if you prefer.

Closure

Go ahead and fix the error code and enjoy an uninterrupted gaming session.

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