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EA SPORTS FC 26: [FC 26] Crash on Launch with Error 0xC0000005 (EA Javelin AntiCheat… (Fix)
Short answer
Hi, something like frosty mod manager can create their own environment variables which makes other frosty games unable to run. I fixed this by using this method.
The problem
When trying to launch FC 26 from Steam, the game crashes unexpectedly during the initial splash screen / EA AntiCheat loading window and never reaches the main menu. Windows Event Details:Source: EA Javelin Anticheat Event ID: 1000 / Application Error Exception Code: 0xC0000005 (Access Violation) Faulting Module: FC26.exe (Offset: 0x14E48A0)Troubleshooting steps already attempted…
Accepted answer
Hi, something like frosty mod manager can create their own environment variables which makes other frosty games unable to run. I fixed this by using this method. Go to Start > Search 'Edit the system environment variables' > Advanced tab > 'Environment Variables' > Delete the variable named 'GAME_DATA_DIR' > OK > Restart your PC
Other suggestions
Hey @Cubos, that 0xC0000005 (Access Violation) right at the Javelin AntiCheat splash screen is super frustrating, especially when you've already knocked out the core troubleshooting like file verification and clean AC reinstalls. Definitely test that GAME_DATA_DIR environment variable check that @georgeyjoe mentioned if you've ever had mod managers (Frosty, FIFA Mod Manager) on your system, as…
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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: crash, mods