Some players have reported they can’t start Fortnite because of error code 20006. The message for that error says, “Couldn’t start the game… Error Code 20006.” This error can also arise for other games with Easy Anti-Cheat, such as Ghost Recon Wildlands. Fortnite doesn’t start when error 20006 occurs. This is how you can fix the Fortnite error code 20006 on a Windows PC.
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Repair Easy Anti-Cheat
The Fortnite error code 20006 usually arises because of Easy Anti-Cheat issues. Many players confirm repairing Easy Anti-Cheat has resolved error 20006 on their Windows PCs. This is how you can repair Easy Anti-Cheat:
- Go into File Explorer to open the Program Files > Epic Games > Fortnite > FortniteGame > Binaries > Win64 > EasyAntiCheat folder.
- Next, double-click the EasyAntiCheat_Setup file to access its setup window.
- Select Fortnite in the drop-down menu.
- Click Repair Service to fix Easy Anti-Cheat.
The Easy Anti-Cheat window
- Next, press Finish to exit.
Enable the EasyAntiCheat Service
The EasyAntiCheat service needs to be enabled for Easy Anti-Cheat to work. So, check if that service is disabled and enable it if it is. These are the steps for enabling Easy Anti-Cheat:
- Hold the Windows logo keyboard button and press S to view the search box.
- Type in a Services search phrase and select the matching result.
- Double-click the EasyAntiCheat service.
- Change the Startup type setting to Automatic if set otherwise.
The EasyAntiCheat service window
- Click OK to close the services window.
Disable Antivirus Tools
Another possible cause of the Fortnite error code 20006 could be antivirus interference with Easy Anti-Cheat. If you installed a third-party antivirus package, try temporarily disabling its antivirus shield and starting Fortnite. Users who haven’t installed alternative security apps can turn off Windows Security’s antivirus like this:
- Double-click the icon for Windows Security within the system tray part of the taskbar.
- Next, click Virus & threat protection > Manage settings in Windows Security.
- Toggle off the Real-time protection setting.
The Real-time protection setting
Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat
Some players also confirm reinstalling Easy Anti-Cheat can resolve the Fortnite error code 20006. Those players uninstalled Easy Anti-Cheat and verified Fortnite to reinstall it. This is how you can reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat:
- Go through the first two steps of resolution one above to open the Easy Anti-Cheat window.
- Click Uninstall to remove the software.
- Next, open the Epic Games client and click Library.
- Click the three-dot menu button for Fortnite.
- Select the Manage option.
The Manage option
- Click Verify to scan Fortnite.
The Verify button
Although there aren’t many confirmed ways to fix Fortnite error code 20006, the resolutions above have fixed that gaming issue for lots of players. Repairing (or reinstalling) Easy Anti-Cheat will usually resolve this gaming issue. The above fixes could also resolve this gaming issue for other games. If error 20006 persists after trying everything above, consider sending a support ticket to Fortnite’s help service by clicking Contact Us on this Epic page.
