Dead by Daylight refusing to start on a Windows PC is one of the most common, frustrating problems players face — and the quick fixes circulating on forums and help sites actually contain a reliable toolbox if you follow them carefully. The practical steps most frequently recommended are: force...
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Microsoft has begun rolling out an Insider-stage update to the Xbox PC app that finally lets eligible Arm‑based Windows 11 PCs download and run selected PC titles locally instead of being restricted to cloud streaming — a practical, incremental shift that ties new Xbox app behavior to deeper...
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Epic Games’ Easy Anti‑Cheat (EAC) is finally landing on ARM platforms — a technical and ecosystem milestone that removes one of the largest obstacles keeping multiplayer PC games off Snapdragon‑powered Copilot+ laptops and Linux ARM devices. The company shipped updated Epic Online Services (EOS)...
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Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) has finally been made compatible with Windows on Arm, removing a major technical barrier that has kept many multiplayer PC games—including Fortnite—off Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ laptops and other Snapdragon X Series machines; Epic delivered the compatibility through...
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Epic Games and Qualcomm have closed one of the most stubborn compatibility gaps for Windows on ARM: Epic’s Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and the Epic Online Services (EOS) SDK now include Windows-on-Arm support, a move that clears the way for Fortnite and other EAC‑protected multiplayer titles to run on...
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Epic Games has started closing a long-standing gap for Arm-based Windows gaming by making its Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) system compatible with Windows 11 on Arm devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X family — a change that paves the way for Fortnite and other EAC-protected multiplayer titles to...
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Windows users who count their rigs as both productivity hubs and gaming battlestations know the paradox well: every major Windows update promises smoother experiences, dazzling new features, and performance boosts, yet the reality is rarely so serene for those with complex software ecosystems...
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In a significant step for both mainstream and enthusiast PC gamers, Microsoft has at last removed a long-standing compatibility block that restricted select systems from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2—a move that opens the latest Windows experience to a broader array of devices, many of...
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Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that previously prevented users with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the release of update KB5063060, which addresses critical issues that had been causing system instability for...
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Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates and compatibility patches has always been a source of both praise and frustration, with the recent saga around the Easy Anti-Cheat conflict in Windows 11’s 24H2 update serving as a vivid example of the challenges and triumphs that define modern PC...
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Microsoft has recently addressed two significant issues affecting Windows 11 version 24H2: the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) caused by Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and erroneous Windows Firewall logging. These resolutions aim to enhance system stability and user experience.
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For months, a cloud of frustration hung over gamers running Windows 11 who found themselves suddenly staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during heated matches of Fortnite or other popular online titles. This wasn’t just another garden-variety software crash—it was a system-level...
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The Windows 11 24H2 update, intended to enhance system performance and security, has unfortunately introduced a series of critical issues leading to Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors and system crashes for numerous users. These problems have been particularly prevalent among devices with...
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For months, gamers and enterprise users alike faced an unexpected roadblock: upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 threatened to trigger a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) if the wildly popular battle royale Fortnite—or any title using Easy Anti-Cheat—was installed. The issue was especially nefarious because...
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After an extended wait that tested the patience of many Windows users, Microsoft has finally removed a major obstacle that held up the wide distribution of Windows 11 24H2. This key development opens the door for more PCs—especially those with newer Intel processors—to receive one of the most...
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Microsoft’s ongoing refinement of Windows 11 has reached a significant milestone with the July 2025 resolution of a major compatibility showstopper affecting a critical segment of the gaming community. For nearly a year, the use of Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)—a widely deployed anti-tampering solution...
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A significant population of Windows users has found themselves awaiting the arrival of the much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update, even as the next major feature update, Windows 11 25H2, dominates the headlines. For these users, the delay has often stemmed from Microsoft-imposed update...
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For months, a lingering roadblock stood between countless gamers and the latest innovations in Windows 11, sparking worry corners of the PC community haven’t seen since the days of Windows driver woes past. Microsoft’s decision to pause the Windows 11 24H2 update roll-out for a specific set of...
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Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that had been preventing users of Easy Anti-Cheat from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the resolution of a critical issue that was causing systems to experience unexpected restarts accompanied by blue screen of death...
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In October 2024, Microsoft released Windows 11 version 24H2, introducing a suite of new features and enhancements. However, the rollout was accompanied by a series of compatibility issues that led to the implementation of upgrade blocks on certain systems. One significant issue involved the Easy...
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