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Windows 10/11 GameGuard error: What it is and how to fix it
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Updated onApril 11, 2024
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GameGuard or GG as it is commonly known as an anti-cheating software installed alongside multiplayer online roleplaying games (MMORPGs) like 9Dragons, Cabal Online, and others, to block malicious apps and other common cheating methods.
GG hides the game app process while monitoring the memory range, and terminating apps defined by the vendor of the games as well as INCA Internet cheats, plus it blocks some calls to DirectX functions, Windows APIs and makes automatic updates with every new threat that arises.
This tool works like a rootkit so it may have some unwanted side effects, like blocking hardware installation and activation of peripherals while the programs are running. It also monitors your computer’s memory, so it will affect performance when the game that is being protected loads more resources at the same time.
Some users of GameGuard have reported that they’ve experienced issues on their computers, and we’ll look at some of the common Windows 10 GameGuard error types, and how to fix them.
FIX: Windows 10/11 GameGuard error
1. General fixes
GameGuard is a delicate tool, so one of the things you can do to resolve the Windows 10 GameGuard error includes ensuring that GameGuard is not being interrupted by your antivirus.
Most Windows 10 GameGuard error problems are caused by the large use of proxy servers such as restricted internet connections due to security software like firewalls or antivirus, which makes GameGuard not update.
In this case, add GameGuard and PSO2 to the real-time protection whitelist in the control panel of your antivirus. Multiple antivirus software on your computer may be one of the causes of the problem.
Also, ensure your operating system is up to date. You can also run a system file checker scan to check the operating system files for corruption and attempts to repair them, plus check your hard drive for consistency issues.
If a proxy server is on, launch your browser, and disable or turn it off by doing the following:
You can also fix Windows 10 GameGuard errors by modifying the hosts’ file, which can change an internet address to a different one, due to modifications by spyware or viruses. Here’s how to fix it:
2. Use a reliable antivirus
For each computer, we recommend having good protection software installed. You can’t always depend on common sense only to evade malware. Get a good antivirus solution and keep it updated.
As far as reliability goes, we highly recommendESET HOME Security Essential. This anti-malware guarding software can offer anti-phishing tools and no slowdowns on your PC while you’re playing or watching anything.
Moreover, this multi-layered antivirus can protect the operating system from spyware or ransomware attacks, and without interfering with GameGuard software or other applications on your PC.
ESET HOME Security Essential
3. Download a new version of GameGuard
In order to do this, you need to delete the GameGuard folder in your blade and soul folder, then run the repair from the launcher, and start the game. It should download a new version of GameGuard. This also works for the 4049 Windows 10 GameGuard error.
4. Common Windows 10 GameGuard error types and their fixes
5.Other errors
If you get an error such as ‘Cannot display video mode’, reinstall the game or reinstall the graphics card. If you keep getting DC’ed a few minutes into the game, go toC:ProgramFilesGamersFirst9dragonsNDLAUNCHERprogram. Right-click and selectProperties>Compatibility>Change to other lower ones.
Did any of these solutions help resolve the Windows 10 GameGuard error for you? let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
