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If you get a "Failed to initialize BattlEye Service: Generic Error" error at Fortnite, it only takes a few steps to solve the problem. We show you how to do it.
Fortnite: Failed to initialize Battleye Service: Generic Error
BattlEye is a Fortnite built-in anti-cheat service that is supposed to make the game more enjoyable for everyone. If the service is not working properly, you can reinstall it to solve the problem.
- Navigate to your Fortnite folder, which is usually located under the following path: C: \ Program Files \ Epic Games \ Fortnite \ FortniteGame \ Binaries \ Win64 \ BattlEye (or C: -> Programs -> etc.)
- In the BattlEye folder, select the "Uninstall_BattlEye.bat" file.
- Now open the Epic Games Client and select the library.
- Click on the gear at Fortnite and there on "Verify".
- The BattlEye service will be installed again.
- Now restart the game for security and the problem should be history.
For more tips on troubleshooting Fortnite bugs, see the next practice tip.