Is your FACEIT Client installation also failing and you are receiving an error message-“Installation has failed There was an error while installing the application. Check the setup log for more information and contact the author”?
FACEIT has become a very popular gaming platform that provides the ability to create competitive CS: GO games outside of Valve’s established matchmaking system.
Many Reddit users are saying in this regard that they had FACEIT Anti-Cheat running which made the installation fail. The existing AC allowed them to install the program.
Due to this issue, it is getting frustrating when your FACEIT Client installation fails and keeps showing you the error message. If you are facing the same problem, then don’t worry.
In this guide, we will discuss why FACEIT Client installation is failing, show this error message, and how to fix it.
Why Has FACEIT Client Installation Failed?
The reasons for FACEIT installation failing can vary depending on the specific error message or issue you encounter.
However, some common reasons could be Outdated Windows, Antivirus, and Firewall, Conflict with Existing Software, and User Account Control (UAC).
Below we have mentioned all the reasons in detail:
- This error can arise due to the Window update. Outdated software can sometimes lead to installation problems.
- Other software or applications running on your computer may also conflict with the installation.
- Sometimes, security software like antivirus programs or firewalls can also block the installation of applications.
- If you’re using Windows, User Account Control can sometimes prevent the installation of software.
How To Fix FACEIT Client Installation Has Failed?
To resolve the issue of FACEIT Installation Failure, you can Delete The AC (Anti-Cheat), Enable Secure Boot, Update Window, Bypass UAC Restrictions, and Contact The FACEIT Support Team, etc.
Below we have mentioned all the fixes in detail:
1. Delete The AC (Anti-Cheat)
First of all, you need to delete the AC first. Then download the FACEIT Client.
Once you install the Client, you can install the AC, but you need to uncheck the box in the AC Installer where it says “install FACEIT client‘.
2. Enable Secure Boot
If the FACEIT installation is failing, then you can try enabling Secure Boot. Sometimes, it also says FACEIT requires a Secure Boot to install or something like that.
Follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Enable Secure Boot in BIOS.
- Restart your PC and hold down the BIOS key.
A few Reddit users are saying that they had to disable CSM and clear the PK key for it to enable. By doing this FACEIT will install.
3. Update Window
If you are experiencing issues while installing FACEIT on Windows 7. Then, this may solve your issue:
You do not need all the updates to be installed, only the latest “Security Update For Windows (KB3207752)”.
You can find these updates here: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=kb3207752.
Download and install the one that is right for your system and it should work.
4. Bypass UAC Restrictions
If you’re using Windows, then User Account Control may sometimes prevent the installation of software.
In this case, all you can do is just right-click on the installer and select “Run as Administrator” to bypass UAC restrictions.
5 Contact The FACEIT Support Team
Unfortunately, these are the only fixes that have come across to solve the issue of FACEIT installation failure.
But even after trying the above fixes, if you are unable to resolve the same, then you can directly contact The FACEIT Support Team and write your query there.
You can do the same by clicking here.