If this error occurs, players will be unable to launch the game, and a prompt will come up on the screen that shows the following message: “Couldn’t start the game. Error code: 20006 (Cannot create service (StartService failed: 193))”.
Fix error 20006 in a few simple steps in Fortnite
This error occurs because the Easy Anti-Cheat service installed with Fortnite is either broken, unlaunched or outdated. Fortnite does not allow players to log into the game without the anti-cheat service launching first. This is the same for almost every major online multiplayer title.
Solution 1
The first and easiest method to counter this error is to repair the anti-cheat service. Follow the following steps:
Go to C » Program Files » Epic Games » FortniteInside find out the file for the anti-cheat service. FortniteGame » Binaries » Win64/32 » EasyAntiCheatInside find the Setup. exe file and run it as administratorSelect Fortnite from the games list on the application and select repairA message should pop up saying “Successfully Installed"Relaunch Fortnite to confirm the problem has been fixed
Solution 2
Sometimes the driver goes corrupt, and players will not be able to launch the game as the anti-cheat is not working. In this scenario, the best thing to do is rename the anti-cheat driver and let Fortnite re-download the anti-cheat when it is launched again. Fortnite will find the anti-cheat files missing and prompt to download the files, which players must accept to repair error 20006.
If these methods to fix the error do not work, players can uninstall and reinstall the game to be safe and not lose any in-game data.
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