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Yes, I did run Windows Update. Still no luck.. Thanks P.S. I have a few recorded videos of my past APB sessions that I watched last night, as a temporary fix..

Thanks

Update: Decided to reinstall APB as a possible fix - Uninstalled APB - Uninstalled GFAC - Reboot - Reinstalled APB - Start APB (from launcher) - Launcher disappeared and GFAC installer for 1.0 appeared and completed install - Pop up Window with Error "Init - Unkown error handled! APP: 3(GFAC_LAUNCHER); Error ID: 53 https://imgur.com/a/G3npr5i Not sure why the image is not displayed. The option to "Insert image from URL" does not work

This looks to be a GFAC issue. Started Launcher (launcher starts) Click Start (launcher disappears) .... and nothing No errors, no APB process running via the Task Manager. Checked the GFAC "updater.log" Here is a snippit from the log. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ [2025-09-26 20:28:43] [INFO] [] Validating GFAC installation... [2025-09-26 20:28:43] [INFO] [] GFAC installation validation successful [2025-09-26 20:28:43] [INFO] [] Validating GFAC services and drivers... [2025-09-26 20:28:43] [WARNING] [] GFAC services/drivers validation failed: Missing GFAC services/drivers: GFACSvc service, GFAC_Sys driver [2025-09-26 20:28:43] [INFO] [] Installed GFAC version: 0.5.1 [2025-09-26 20:28:43] [INFO] [] Installed GFAC build number: 26 [2025-09-26 20:28:43] [INFO] [] Version comparison will use: 0.5.1 build 26 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'll submit a ticket and add the full log, but seeing as the response time might be a while. P.S. I did try @Cheshire63 solution, unfortunately I may have a different issue. Also, I have APB installed on my D drive, and GFAC has been installed on my primary C drive, and was working up until the new 1.0 release. EDIT: I did notice in the Windows Event Viewer, under Windows Log/System a DistributedCOM warning that coincides with the time I tried to start APB. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID {2593F8B9-4EAF-457C-B68A-50F6B8EA6B54} and APPID {15C20B67-12E7-4BB6-92BB-7AFF07997402} to the user DESKTOP-*******\**user** SID (S-1-5-21-2671665553-882152414-2379242295-1001) from address LocalHost (Using LRPC) running in the application container Unavailable SID (Unavailable). This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Windows Event Viewer, under Windows Log\Application at the same timestamp as the System warning, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Faulting application name: GFAC_Launcher.exe, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x68d7446e Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000 Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x0000000000000000 Faulting process id: 0x5034 Faulting application start time: 0x01dc2f91d8977184 Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\GFAC\GFAC_Launcher.exe Faulting module path: unknown Report Id: 7028e5c3-877a-4aeb-83a0-1596ec4b997a Faulting package full name: Faulting package-relative application ID: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I found no exception from my anti-virus, and also disabled my anti-virus, still APB would not start, This look like a Component Services permission issue which might require some changes in Regedit, which I am reluctant to do until some feedback from LO and further investigation.

Oh.. That's unfortunate. With Hexerin's obvious knowledge of the game and the underlying mechanics, many of us were hoping that he could provide some suggestions on improving this mod. But if he is dying to it a lot, I can see why he see's this mod as a problem. On a different note, I noticed what appears to be a "Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese" and a Large Fry in your signature. Good choice !!

One might interpret your response as a deflection to @EC2Jonathan 's question. I would be curious @Hexerin as to your suggestions on improving this mod.

I might assume that the; 2v2 4v4 works so well for many, is that these are typically premade groups, and as such, are using voice comms where tactics/strategies can excel. When you get 2 or even 4 more on each side, the advantages of the premade and voice comms probably suffers, since in a 8v8, there is going to be 4 additional team members that are probably PUB randoms and are not part of the original team/group voice comms. I can see how the original tactics/strategies might suffer a bit since the additional team members are "not on board" so to speak as they are not part of the voice comms. EDIT: I actually like the larger type chaos that the 6v6, 8v8 brings. It's going to be challenging for LO to please everyone in this instance, as some prefer the smaller teams whereas others prefer the larger.

Not sure how relevant this is , or if it helps. "Error Code 10004 (The account is currently in use from another client)" Restart ur internet router and PC, should work. Edit// Or wait 30min might work too sometimes." Source: Also a List of Error codes posted from 2018. And .... Hope you get this resolved without having to submit a ticket and waiting for a response.

Let me be the first to welcome you not only to the game, but also to the forum. EDIT: BTW, MCD has tried unsuccessfully to recruit me to his clan many times. But I turned him down. and not because I did not like the McDonalds uniform. I had joined a different clan called "Municipal Vehicle Enforcement" We are responsible for stopping the unauthorized use of Municipal Vehicles in the city of San Paro.

Well Matt did say he was considering posting Generic Stats.. ie Number of Detections Identified / Sanctions Administered So nothing specific or identifying. As far as, "can we believe the Stats that are posted", that question was also raised in a previous post. My thoughts are that if we cannot trust LO providing accurate Stats, how can we trust that the patch notes are accurate. So many questions. Time for another AMA .... ?

Ok, if that's not "words of encouragement" , than I don't know what is ... Thank you

Ya gotta love Logitech... EditL I should have included my specs: Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz Installed RAM 32.0 GB Storage 932 GB SSD Samsung SSD 870 EVO 1TB, 932 GB SSD Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB) System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Windows 10

NA confirm disconnect. 20:21 EST Tried to loggin Error code 0000something 8 I figured a network problem. Rebooted, Loggin screen passed Prompt for 2FA code Entered Error - Message was like game is down ,,, will be up momentarily Sorry, wasn't paying attention much after I slammed my Mouse into the wall.

Anywho, I am conservatively optimistic with this Tailored Anti Cheat.

True. I'm sure whatever process is used to bypass the other client side AC's will be used with this. But Matt did say that there are also 2 server side components. So we'll see.

Was greeted with the GFAC client install window this morning. Don't forget to post some STATS I feel like "Fair Gameplay" is within reach... maybe.

Hear Hear !!

Appreciate the quick response. Looking forward to future updates. Cheers.

Will this be including the delayed GFAC implementation ? Or is that still on hold ? Thanks.

Appreciate the update.

Matt did mention in the "Back In the Streets" AMA that he is considering providing “some” AntiCheat stats on a regular basis Keeping it high level, potentially just Number of Detection's Identified & Number of Sanctions Administered. Might have to pose this question on LO's discord, as there seems to be more of a fluent communication stream there. However they decide to communicate this, I'm sure any news concerning these stats would be encouraging.

"Trust".... is a fickle beast they say. I remember the discussion of "Trust" came up in the last AMA questionnaire for "Back to the Streets" update in March. Why would we trust that the devs are identifying and banning cheaters ? Why would we trust the patch notes are accurate ? Why would we trust 3rd Party Anti Cheat implementations are working ? Why would we Trust that an in house developed anti cheat will be effective ? Why would we Trust a client side in house developed anti cheat kernel will be safe ? I think for many of us that have hung in there over the years, we all realize that it was not just "lack of content" or "performance" that drove many players away. It's unfortunate, but "Cheaters" ruin the gaming experience for all players. And many of us who have been here since Punkbusters was around, also know that the 3rd party Anti Cheat efforts were not the doing best. Punkbusters Fairfight Battleeye Easy AntiCheat SA....... (never mind) One might assume that APB, being an older game was not high on the list of priorities for Anti Cheat makers to make whatever updates were needed for APB in a timely fashion. /sigh So yeah, I'm ok with an in house developed anti cheat. Why not ? They know the game code. They know specifically what data to capture. Cost effective. Regular updates, cause.. why not. Will we lose some "Legit Players" cause of this ? Maybe. Will we lose players that do not support fair gameplay with their use of 3rd party tools to gain an advantage ? Probably. And I am ok with that. Myself, and I am sure many others, just want "fair" gameplay. What has NOT worked in the past, more than likely will not work in the future. So why not try something different. "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results" Namaste...

Since the anti-cheat "topic" has come up.. Can you provide a status update on the "GamersFirst Technology Platform" initiative ? This platform, as was earlier described , was going to include the in-house developed anti-cheat. How is the progress, good news ? Many of us are still hanging in there .

I wouldn't be too harsh with @Dead_Game 's sentiments. He has a point. If we were to walk down memory lane for a bit, Little Orbit acquired APB (Gamersfirst) back in May of 2018. 7 Years. Yeah, I let that sink in a bit before I reflected on some of the direct, and even indirect messaging in those 7 years. Hmm, 2 unban waves. The clear message from Matt Scott that "We will not ban cheaters" opened up the flood gates, metaphorically speaking, and a definite "gut punch" for those players that just wanted "Fair Gameplay". I get it... battling cheaters can be viewed as "no win situation" , constant and never ending for the Game Co. Not sure I agree with LO's decision for the 2 unban waves and the messaging concerning cheaters. And here we are... 7 years later, having the same discussion as we did in 2010, 2014, 2016..... Was curious how many Legit Players "threw in the towel", and went to the "DARK side", just to get some "Fair Gameplay". I mean, they won't be banned, so that's a plus. I don't play many missions as much as I used to, but I do like the driving the cars. Was chasing this one Foxy speedhacker the other night, in my car. Couldn't catch her. And she certainly wasn't hiding it. Looking forward to the June update, for this year, 2025.

I may be wrong with the name, it was so long ago. But yeah, I also heard that this individual had claimed that their account was hacked by someone in russia, and that that person was also in tight with a few GM's. At that time, it was all about "who you know" when it came to APB justice. Fortunately times have changed, when umm, unban waves are a thing, and cheaters can play with more or less impunity. I am still somewhat optimistic that in the near future, fair gameplay will be a priority, Even if that means LO releasing their Premium Tier Aimbot/Wall hack for unrestricted use in game. Then, everyone will be playing on a level playing field. I can't wait.