Please be careful of websites and YouTube videos which falsely claim to help you solve this error. Some of them contain links to malware. The official page for the anti-cheat is https://www.faceit.com/en/anti-cheat, anything else is a scam.
If you're seeing this error, it means your operating system is missing critical security updates required by our anti-cheat software. This article will guide you through the necessary steps to resolve this issue and get you back in the game.
Update Your System
The easiest way to resolve this error is to update Windows.
- Open Windows Update and check for new security updates.
- Install any available updates.
Alternative Update Methods
If Windows Update isn't working or finds no new updates, you can try one of these official Microsoft solutions:
- Windows 11 Installation Assistant: Use this tool to upgrade your system to the latest version of Windows.
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Manual Downloads:
- Find your specific update on the Windows 10 update history page.
- Find your specific update on the Windows 11 update history page.
Important: Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)
Standard support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025.
If you are still using Windows 10, your system will stop receiving security patches unless you enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
There are several ways to enroll in this program (some of which may be free). For full details on how to enable ESU and keep your system compatible, please visit the official Microsoft page:
Note: If your hardware is compatible, upgrading to Windows 11 is another free and easy way to resolve this issue permanently.
Compatibility Requirements
We only support versions of Windows 10 that are currently receiving security updates. This includes builds 22H2 (19045) and higher. If your Windows 10 version is older, you must upgrade it.
Note: If you are using a modified or cracked version of Windows that prevents you from installing updates, we cannot provide support. You'll need to either install the updates manually or install a legitimate version of the operating system.
Need More Help?
If you've followed all these steps and are still experiencing the error, our dedicated Customer Support team can help. Please contact us here for further assistance.