How to fix Error 30005: Create File Failed with 32 on Windows

Error Code 30005 (Create File Failed) typically occurs when Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) encounters interference from security software or system settings that block its normal operation. This issue prevents certain games, such as Warhammer Vermintide 2 and Battlefield 2042, from launching properly. To resolve this error, follow the methods below in the order provided.

Method 1: Add Exceptions to Your Antivirus and Firewall

Open your antivirus or security software and navigate to its exception or exclusion settings. The exact location varies depending on the software, but it’s usually found under “Settings,” “Advanced Settings,” or “Exclusions.”

Add both your game’s executable file and the Easy Anti-Cheat service to the exception list. For example, if you’re playing Warhammer Vermintide 2, you would add the following paths:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Warhammer Vermintide 2\vermintide2.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Warhammer Vermintide 2\EasyAntiCheat\EasyAntiCheat.exe

Save the changes and restart your PC. After restarting, launch the game again to see if the error persists.

Method 2: Perform a Selective Startup

If adding exceptions doesn’t resolve the issue, a background application may be interfering with Easy Anti-Cheat.

Press the Windows key, type msconfig, and select “System Configuration.”

In the “General” tab, select “Selective Startup” and uncheck “Load startup items.”

Click “Apply” and then “OK,” and restart your PC. Launch your game again. If the error is resolved, re-enable your startup items one by one to determine which application was causing the conflict.

Method 3: Verify Easy Anti-Cheat Service Status

Sometimes the Easy Anti-Cheat service itself might be disabled or set incorrectly.

Open Command Prompt as an administrator by pressing Windows + X and selecting “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows Terminal (Admin).”

Type services.msc in the Command Prompt or Terminal window and press Enter. In the services list, locate “Easy Anti-Cheat.”

Double-click “Easy Anti-Cheat,” set the “Startup type” to “Manual,” and ensure the service status is not disabled. Click “Apply” and “OK,” then restart your PC and test your game again.

Method 4: Repair Easy Anti-Cheat Installation

If the previous steps did not resolve the issue, the Easy Anti-Cheat installation itself might be corrupted or incomplete.

Navigate to your game’s Easy Anti-Cheat installation directory. For instance, for Warhammer Vermintide 2, go to:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Warhammer Vermintide 2\installers\EasyAntiCheatEOS

Right-click on EasyAntiCheat_EOS_Setup.exe and select “Run as administrator.”

In the Easy Anti-Cheat setup window, select your game from the dropdown menu and click “Repair Service.” Wait for the process to complete, then restart your computer and launch the game again.

Method 5: Temporarily Disable Firewall or Security Software

If none of the above solutions work, temporarily disabling your firewall or security software can help identify if they’re causing the interference.

Open the Start menu, type firewall and click on “Firewall and network protection.” Be cautious and only perform this step briefly to test if the issue is related.

Click on “Private Network” and then click the toggle to disable the firewall.

Go back and repeat these steps for the public network.

Launch your game again. If it works without errors, your firewall or antivirus software is definitely the culprit. Make sure to re-enable your security software immediately after testing.

Adjust your firewall or antivirus settings to add permanent exceptions for your game and Easy Anti-Cheat as described in Method 1, then re-enable your security software.

These steps should help you effectively resolve the Easy Anti-Cheat Error 30005 (Create File Failed). If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your game’s official support channels or Easy Anti-Cheat’s technical support for further assistance.