5 Ways to Fix the Elden Ring “Inappropriate Activity Detected” Error on a Windows PC

Many Elden Ring players have reported the “Inappropriate activity detected” error on Reddit and Steam. Those players see that error message when they start Elden Ring, which can affect both single-player and online modes. It’s a bug that prevents players from playing the game. That error message alludes to inappropriate activity (cheating), but the issue often arises because of bugs or glitches with Elden Ring or Easy Anti-Cheat. This is how you can fix the Elden Ring “Inappropriate activity detected” error on a Windows PC.

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Verify Elden Ring’s Files

The most widely confirmed way to fix the Elden Ring “Inappropriate activity detected” error is to verify the game’s files. Verifying files will fix corrupted files causing the issue to occur. To do apply this possible solution, you’ll need to select the Verify option for Elden Ring within the Steam game client. Check out the guidelines on this Steam page for details about how to verify game files.

The Verify integrity of game files option

Repair the Easy Anti-Cheat Service

The Elden Ring “Inappropriate activity detected” error can occur because of issues with the Easy Anti-Cheat software installed with the game. Selecting to repair that software could be a potential resolution for some users. These are the steps for repairing Easy Anti-Cheat.

1. Open the Steam window and go into the game Library tab.
2. Next, right-click Elden Ring in the game list to select its Manage option.
3. Click Browse Local Files to access the game’s folder.
   
   

   The Browse local files option

4. Open the Easy Anti-Cheat subfolder.
5. Double-click on EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe to bring up an Easy Anti-Cheat service window.
   
   

   The Easy Anti-Cheat file

6. Press Repair to fix Easy Anti-Cheat issues.
   
   

   The Repair Service option

7. Click Finish to exit Easy Anti-Cheat.

Select the Beta Unicode Region Setting

A few players say they’ve fixed the Elden Ring “Inappropriate activity detected” error by selecting a Unicode UTF-8 regional setting. Selecting that option can enhance software character (text) compatibility with Windows. This is how you can select that Beta Unicode option in Windows.

1. Open the search tool for finding apps and files by utilizing the Windows logo + S hotkey.
2. Enter Language settings into the search tool.
3. Select Language settings to access them.
4. Click Administrative language settings to open a Region window.
5. Press the Change system locale button on the Administrative tab.
6. Select the Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language checkbox.
   
   

   The Use Unicode setting

7. Click OK to exit Region Settings.

Remove (Disable) VPN Software

Do you have VPN software installed? If so, try removing the VPN to ensure Easy Anti-Cheat isn’t misidentifying it to be some kind of cheat tool. You can remove a VPN via Settings as follows:

1. Open Settings (press the Windows logo + I key combination) and select the Network Internet category or tab.
2. Click on VPN to access settings for virtual private networks.
3. Next, select your VPN connection.
4. Click the Remove option.

Reinstall Elden Ring

Finally, try reinstalling ER to refresh all its files if other possible solutions for the Elden Ring “Inappropriate activity detected” error don’t work for you. To preserve saved game data before uninstalling, you can back up saves as covered on this Steam page. This is how to uninstall Elden Ring via Steam.

1. Start Steam and go into that software’s Library tab.
2. Click on Elden Ring with the right mouse button to select Manage.
3. Select Uninstall twice to remove Elden Ring.
   
   

   The Uninstall option in Steam

4. Restart Windows and return to the Library tab in Steam.
5. Click on Elden Ring’s Install option within the Library tab.

Those resolutions have fixed the Elden Ring “Inappropriate activity detected” error for many players. So, one might also get that error fixed on your Windows PC. If this issue persists, consider contacting Elden Ring’s help service by clicking Submit Ticket on this Namco webpage.

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