Anti-cheat software kept me safe from hackers and other players looking to ruin my fun in The Finals, but it can do more harm than good when it goes awry. If you’ve encountered the same issue, here’s how to fix the ‘‘Internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed’’ error in the game.

Ways to fix error code TFAV0012 An internal Anti Cheat integrity check failed in The Finals

Many methods exist to fix this error, ranging from quick and simple fixes to more complex ones involving tinkering your system’s BIOS. As is the case with themissing angelscript callstack error, if one fix alone doesn’t work, try combinations of multiple fixes. Let’s dive in!

Reinstall The Finals

Sometimes, the most basic advice can fix seemingly unsolvable problems, and such is the case with many bugs and errors in The Finals. Simply uninstall the game, install it again, and run it to verify that the error has been resolved!

Verify integrity of game files

When using third-party programs in games, it’s not uncommon for them to conflict with game files or even delete some files on a whim. To make sure your game files are a-OK and restore missing or corrupt files, verify their integrity every so often and your games should run without issues. Here’s how to verify your game file integrity on Steam:

If you’re playing via the Xbox client, follow these steps:

Disable third-party software

Even the third-party software supported by the game can cause garbage now and then, and your safest bet is to turn it off or delete it from your PC entirely. Once the game or third-party software receives updates, try installing the software again and see how it fairs!

Reinstall or repair Easy Anti-Cheat

Easy Anti-Cheat comes packed with The Finals and doesn’t usually require any additional installation, but sometimes it can clash with the game and cause trouble. Reinstalling or repairing the program will make all those issues disappear.

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Turn off DTrace

To make sure everything runs smoothly, verify The Finals game files afterwards and run the game again. Your game should now run error-free!

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Turn on Secure Virtual Machine (SVM)

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