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How to Fix Fortnite Error Code 0: Quick Guide
Fortnite error code 0 is caused by the anti-cheat system
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Published onOctober 18, 2024
published onOctober 18, 2024
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The Fortnite error code 0 is pretty clear and it appears due to the anti-cheat system. Basically, the anti-cheat system doesn’t have enough privileges to run and without it, you get the Error Code 0 when run Fortnite. This might also be due to corrupt game files and we’ll address both issues below.
How do I fix Fortnite error code 0 on PC?
1. Run the anti-cheat files as administrator
After providing administrator right to launch these files, you won’t have any issues anymore. However, you need to be logged on your PC on an administrative account for this to work. In case youdon’t find the FortniteClient-Win64-Shipping.exe, click the highlighted link to find out how to fix this problem.
If this doesn’t work, also try disabling the third-party antivirus temporarily.
2. Check the integrity of the game files
If Fortnite is missing any files or has been corrupted by a other problems, the Epic Launcher will restore the problematic files.
As a last resort, you may also reinstall the game, but remember to copy your saves to another location first so you don’t lose your progress.
We also have useful guides on how tofix Fortnite error 6andError code 83 in Fortniteif you’ve stumbled across them.
We hope that our solutions helped you fix the Fortnite error code 0 and now you’re back in the game. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to use the comments below.
Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
