Fix Apex Legends; Error Code 23; on Windows 10

Код ошибки 23 апекс

Some affected players have reported that in their case, the error occurred because of an outdated GPU driver.

If you’re attempting to launch Apex Legends with an outdated GPU driver, you’ll see this error before you arrive at the main menu screen. If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix the problem by updating your GPU driver to the latest version.

If you know you haven’t updated your GPU drive in a while, follow the following instructions to see how to replace the current driver with the latest version:

Note: If the Device Manager couldn’t find a new version for your GPU, you can use the proprietary software developed by your graphics card manufacturer to update the GPU driver. Here’s a shortlist of tools that you can use to install the missing drivers:

If you are using the latest GPU driver and the Apex error code 23 isn’t fixed, go to the following method down below.

2. Reinstall the Visual C++ 2015 Redist. pack

Some affected users have reported that the Apex error code 23 could also be caused by some kind of corruption that affects some local dependencies required to launch Apex.

Almost every affected user managed to fix the error by reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redist. the package on their computer.

If you don’t know how to reinstall this dependency, follow the next instructions to see how to uninstall the Visual C++ 2015 before reinstalling it from the official channels:

Note: Click on the Publisher listing to order the list according to their publisher if you find it difficult to find the 2 listings.

In case you’re still encountering the same issue even after following the instructions above, move down to the next potential fix below.

If you still encounter the issue, go to the next method down below.

3. Doing a Clean Boot

Some users have reported that the Apex error code 23 could also be caused by some 3rd party programs.

Since there are a lot of 3rd party programs that might interfere with the launch of Apex, it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.

Because of this, the best course of action is to attempt to find the culprits by starting your computer into clean boot mode to see if the issue still occurs.

Note: A clean boot operation consists of booting your PC into a boot state that will forbid the startup of any 3rd party service and process.

If you haven’t encountered the Apex error code 23 in clean boot mode, you can go ahead and re-enable every process and startup until you find the 3rd party programs that are conflicting with the game that you’re trying to launch.

If you encounter the same error in the clean boot mode as well, check below the last method.

4. Removing temp files with CCleaner

Temporary files can affect the stability of the game since they might end up taking up precious system resources that the game needs in order to run.

Some players have reported that if you delete some temp files on your PC, it will stop the error from occurring. The easiest way to delete temp files is to use a specific tool for cleaning your PC like CCleaner.

Note: If you want to use an alternative for CCleaner (like Restoro, CleanMyPC, BleachBit, etc.), you can search online for the exact instructions of your preferred tool.

If you don’t know how to download, install and use CCleaner, follow the steps down below:

After the files are successfully deleted, restart your computer, then launch Apex to see if the error code 23 still occurs.

Fix: Apex Legends Won’t Launch on PC, Error Code: 23.

Recently, the developer of Apex Legends, the Respawn Entertainment launched the third season of this Game. The new season update was around 7 GB. Because Apex Legends has introduced a new map and new legends Crypto. But, after this update, Apex Legends is not opening for many people. Even, I had freshly installed Apex Legends Game. But, unfortunately, Apex Legends Won’t Launch on my PC. And, Error code 23 was coming

There are two problems, that many people are facing when they launch Apex Legends.

1. After launching the Game, (from the desktop or from the origin) the Easy Anti-Cheat window opens, loads, and disappears. And, nothing happens after it. Means, Apex Legends won’t start.

2. And, for some people, Game does loads, shows the Respawn Entertainment intro, and the EA logo. After that, the game gets stuck on a black background, red Apex logo bottom right.

So, whatever problem you’re facing with Apex Legends Game. In this article, you will get to know certain solutions to fix.

Read Also: Display Ping in Apex Legends PC, Display FPS in Game.

Apex Legends Won’t Launch / Apex Legends Launch Error Code 23

Solution 1: Repair the Latest Version of Microsoft Visual C++.

Microsoft Visual C++ is responsible to run Apex Legends and many other Games. Sometimes, conflict happens due to other Games. In that case, reinstalling or repairing it can fix the problem. If Error 23 is coming in Apex Legends then you should definitely try this solution.

1. Press Windows + I key simultaneously to open the Settings App.

2. Click on “Apps”. Now, from the Apps & features list look for the Microsoft Visual C++.

3. Click on the latest version of C++ and then click on “Modify”.

4. UAC window might appear, click on OK.

5. In Modify Setup Window, Click on “Repair”.

6. When the repair process will get done, setup will ask you to restart Windows. Do it, and hopefully, the error will get resolved.

Solution 2: Clean Boot your PC.

When we start Windows 10, there are few programs and services, that do start automatically at startup. And, it might be possible that some programs running in the background are conflicting with Origin and Easy Anti-Cheat. With the new season update, the developer also had launched an Anti-Cheat update. And, if Apex Legends is not loading after Anti-Cheat Window. Then, clearly, it’s because of the background running program.

NOTE: Easy Anti-Cheat in Apex is to discovering new cheats and ban ‘cheat seller accounts (spammers)’.

So, to get rid of this problem. I suggest you perform a Clean Boot on your Windows 10 PC. In Clean Boot, the Computer does start with the pre-selected minimal set of drivers and startup programs. Also, Clean boot will help you to identify the offender, and you can remove and disable it.

First, you have to disable all Startup Programs.

1. To do that, Right-Click on Windows Icon, and then from the Context menu, click on Task Manager.

2. In Task Manager, click on Startup. Here, select each startup program one by one and disable it.

Perform Clean Boot in Windows 10.

1. Click on the search bar in Windows 10. And, type MSConfig. In Results, System Configuration App will appear. Click on Open.

2. System Configuration Window will get open. In General, Select the “Selective Startup” option.

And, after that, clear or unmark the ‘Load startup items’ option.

3. Click on the services tab, mark the ‘hide all Microsoft services’ option. And, then select Disable All option.

Click on Apply and then click on OK. That’s it. A window will now appear, that will ask you to restart Windows. Click on Restart.

After restarting the Windows, Launch Apex Legends through Origin. And, hopefully, Apex Legends Won’t Launch problem will get solved.

NOTE: After, completing your troubleshooting, I suggest you select Normal Startup and restart Windows.

Solution 3: Uninstall or Disable Sophos Home and Antivirus.

Though, Clean boot is enough to terminate programs and services that interfere with the Game. But, If you’re using any security or antivirus software. Then, you need to disable it manually.

According to many people, Sophos Home was preventing Apex Legends from launching. So, If you’re also using Sophos home then uninstall it or do follow these steps.

1. Go to Sophus Settings > Exploits > Exploit Mitigation > Turn off exploit mitigation.

Or, Go to Advanced Settings, and disable – Prevent APC violation
and Prevent code cave utilization.

2. Alternatively, you can add Apex and Easy anti-cheat in Local Exclusions of Sophus Home.

If you’re using any other third-party antivirus, then do disable it. Disabling real-time protection of antivirus is enough. Or, it’s better to uninstall. Because Windows Defender is good enough to deal with malware.

Solution 4: Repair or Update Apex Legends.

It could possible that Apex Legends Games Files got corrupted. Or, maybe, you haven’t installed any recent Game Update. That’s why EA has added an option to repair Games. This option will verify all your Game Files. And, If any file found corrupted it will start downloading it.

1. To Repair Apex Legends, Open Origin Game Client. Click on My Game Library.

2. Right-Click on Apex Legends, and then click on Repair.

Also, Don’t forget to check for updates.

Solution 5: Run Apex Legends with Admin Rights.

Maybe you have already tried this solution. But, If you haven’t, then you should try it out. Because, it could also possible that, the game doesn’t have the necessary permissions to run.

Right-Click on Apex Legends and then Click on Run as administrator.

If it does work, then, you can make a few changes. So that Apex will always run with administrator rights.

1. Select Apex Legends shortcut, and then press the Alt + Enter key simultaneously.

That’s it. Now next time, when you run Apex Legends. It will run as an Administrator.

IMPORTANT: Apex doesn’t support Old CPU’s. Do Check Reddit and EA Forum for More Information.

Solution 6: Update Graphics Card Driver Software.

Apart from Game not loading after Easy Anti-Cheat Window. There is one more problem, that I have mentioned above. For some Apex Players, a Black Screen with Apex Logo Appear. And, the Game doesn’t get load after it. If you’re facing the same problem. Then, it’s Graphics Card Drive Issue.

Some users are complaining that Apex is not detecting their dedicated graphics card. Well, this problem can be resolved after updating the Graphics Card. You can download and install Graphics Card Software from the manufacturer site.

Or, If you’re using Graphics Card of NVIDIA GeForce series. Then, with the help of GeForce Experience, you can update the driver. And, can fix, Apex Legends Won’t Launch on PC, issue.

If after updating Graphics Card Driver, still, the same problem does occur. Contact Support.

Solution 7: Create a New Account.

If apex legends won’t load after Easy Anti-Cheat Window. Then, It could possible that your account got banned. I can understand, you haven’t used any cheat. But, due to third-party software interference, this can happen.

2. Now, Create a new account and follow the process that you did last time.

Solution 8: Reinstall Apex Legends in SSD. (Backup and Restore)

If creating a new account doesn’t help. Then, you have to uninstall Origin and Apex Legends. And, After that, you can reinstall it by using a new account.

Well, the Total size of the Game is now around 26 GB. And, if you don’t have a high-speed unlimited internet connection to re-download. Then, you can backup and restore the Game. Also, use SSD to install Apex Legends. Because, If you’re using 5400 RPM HDD then, the Game will take much time to load.

Move Game to a New Location.

2. A Window will appear, select the folder, where you want to move the game too. And, click on “Select Folder”.

The process will take time, so, don’t shut down the computer. Also, the Game will repair itself, to make sure all files were moved over correctly.

After moving Apex Legends into a safer location. Uninstall Origin Client.

Locate Game Folder to Restore Game.

1. First, Install Origin, log in with new account details.

2. Add Apex Legends in Game Libary, Don’t download.

3. Right-Click on the Game title from Game Libary, and click on “Locate Game”.

4. Find the folder where you moved Apex Legends, then click Select Folder.

Origin will now install the game for you. And, hopefully, it will fix Apex Legends Won’t Launch on PC problem.