The "inappropriate activity detected" error in Elden Ring is an annoying issue that blocks access to the game. This error usually appears when the anti-cheat system flags suspicious behavior, but it can also occur randomly. Fortunately, there are a few potential solutions for bypassing this Elden Ring error.
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What Causes Inappropriate Activity Detected Error in Elden Ring?
The inappropriate activity detection is typically triggered by:
- Corrupted game files that don't match the originals.
- The Easy Anti-Cheat software thinking you're using cheats or hacks.
- Your system locale settings are incompatible.
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How to Resolve Inappropriate Activity Detected Error in Elden Ring?
Here are the best methods to try fixing the inappropriate activity detected error:
- Verify the Integrity of Game Files
- On Steam, you can verify the game files to check for corruption. Steam will then download any missing or damaged files.
- Right-click Elden Ring in your Library
- Select Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity
- Change Language Settings
- Switching your system locale settings to English might resolve the issue.
- Open Windows Settings > Time & Language
- Go to Language and change to English
- Repair Easy Anti-Cheat
- The EAC software may be triggering the error, so try repairing it.
- Locate EasyAntiCheat folder in AppData
- Run EasyAntiCheat_Setup as Admin
- Select Repair when prompted
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- Reinstall the Game
- If all else fails, completely uninstalling and re-downloading Elden Ring could work.
- Uninstall via Steam
- Reboot the PC and reinstall the game
- Check for Updates
- Updates to Elden Ring may also include fixes for this error. Make sure to install the latest patches.
- Contact Support
- If you still have no luck resolving the issue, contact Elden Ring's developer support for further troubleshooting.
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Summary of How to Fix Inappropriate Activity Detected Error in Elden Ring
- Verify the Integrity of Game Files on Steam
- Change Language Settings to English
- Repair Easy Anti-Cheat Software
- Completely Reinstall the Game
- Install Latest Elden Ring Updates
- Contact Bandai Namco Support
Following these steps should get you back to playing Elden Ring without the "inappropriate activity detected" error. Don't go hollow yet, this issue can be overcome.
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