How To Fix Palworld A Process Has Crashed UE-Pal Unhandled Exception  EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION Reading Address 0x0000000000000000

Are you struggling with the “A process has crashed UE-Pal Unhandled Exception EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x0000000000000000” error in Palworld? You’re not alone.

This error can be disruptive, but there are effective solutions available to resolve it.

In this blog, we’ll explore tried-and-tested methods to fix this issue and get you back to enjoying your Palworld experience without interruptions.

How To Fix Palworld A Process Has Crashed UE-Pal Unhandled Exception EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION Reading Address 0x0000000000000000?

To fix Palworld A process has crashed UE-Pal Unhandled Exception  EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x0000000000000000, you can restart Palworld, turn off Multiplayer settings, and update your graphics drivers. Additionally, you can run Palworld as an administrator, verify Palworld game files integrity, and allow the Palworld game through the firewall.

1. Restart Palworld

Restarting the game can resolve temporary glitches and errors by reinitializing the game’s configuration and state.

This is a simple yet often effective solution to address various issues, including the EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error.

• Close Palworld completely by either using the ‘Exit‘ option in the game menu or via the task manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).
• End any Palworld-related processes in the task manager to ensure the game is not running in the background.
• Wait for a few seconds to let the system clear any temporary files or processes.
• Restart your computer to reset the system’s state and clear memory leaks.
• After the system reboots, launch Palworld again to check if the crash issue has been resolved.

2. Turn Off Multiplayer Settings

Disabling multiplayer settings can help troubleshoot and potentially resolve crashes related to network issues or multiplayer components of the game.

Turning off multiplayer may prevent the game from attempting to access network resources which could cause the EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error.

• Launch Palworld and go to the main menu.
• Navigate to the ‘Settings‘ or ‘Options‘ menu.
• Look for the ‘Network‘, ‘Multiplayer‘, or similar sections within the settings.
• Find the option to disable multiplayer interactions.
• Toggle the option to ‘Off‘ or select ‘Disable‘ to turn off multiplayer features.
• Confirm any changes if prompted and exit the settings menu.
• Restart Palworld and play in single-player mode to see if the issue has been fixed.

3. Update Your Graphics Drivers

Updating your graphics drivers can resolve many issues related to graphics performance and is a common fix for games crashing due to EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION errors.

Outdated or corrupted drivers may cause the game to access invalid memory addresses.

• Navigate to the website of your graphics card manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel).
• Locate the driver download section and select your graphics card model.
• Download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
• Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
• Restart your computer and launch Palworld to see if the issue has been resolved.

4. Run Palworld As An Administrator

Running Palworld with administrative privileges can help bypass certain permission-related issues that might be causing the EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error.

• Right-click on the Palworld executable file or shortcut.
• Select ‘Properties‘ from the context menu.
• Go to the ‘Compatibility‘ tab.
• Check the box labeled ‘Run this program as an administrator‘.
• Click ‘Apply‘ and then ‘OK‘ to save the changes.
• Double-click the executable or shortcut to run the game and check if the error persists.

5. Verify Palworld Game Files Integrity

Corrupted or missing game files can lead to crashes and errors.

Verifying the integrity of game files through the Steam client can ensure that all necessary files are in place and not corrupted.

• Open your Steam client and navigate to the ‘Library‘ section.
• Right-click on Palworld in your game library.
• Select ‘Properties‘ and go to the ‘Local Files‘ tab.
• Click on ‘Verify integrity of game files…‘ and wait for the process to complete.
• Once the process is finished, try launching the game again.

6. Allow The Palworld Game Through Firewall

Certain games need to communicate through the firewall to function properly.

Allowing Palworld through your firewall can prevent the EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error that might be caused by blocked connections.

• Open the Control Panel and go to ‘System and Security‘.
• Click on ‘Windows Defender Firewall‘.
• On the left pane, click on ‘Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall‘.
• Click on ‘Change settings‘ (you might need administrative privileges to do this).
• Find Palworld in the list and check both ‘Private‘ and ‘Public‘ boxes.
• Click ‘OK‘ to save your settings and try running the game.

7. Uninstall And Reinstall Palworld

Uninstalling and then reinstalling Palworld can fix the EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error by removing corrupted game files and registry entries, then replacing them with fresh, error-free copies.

This process ensures that the game is reset to its original state as if it were being run for the first time.

• Open Steam, go to Library.
• Right-click Palworld, select ‘Manage‘ > ‘Uninstall‘.
• Confirm to uninstall.
• Restart your computer.
• Reopen Steam, go to Store, search for Palworld.
• Click ‘Install‘ to download and reinstall the game.
• Launch Palworld to test.

8. Contact Palworld Support

• If none of the previous solutions resolve the EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error, reaching out to Palworld’s support team can provide you with further assistance.
• They may offer solutions tailored to your specific issue or inform you about any ongoing problems that they are currently addressing.