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How to resolve XDefiant services not available due to Charlie-01 error

Are you tired of the CHARLIE-01 error ruining your XDefiant gaming experience? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. This pesky error usually pops up when the Anti-cheat fails to run after launching the game. But fear not, here are some simple yet effective solutions to get you back in the action:

How to resolve XDefiant services not available due to Charlie-01 error

Solution 1: Relaunch the game

Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh start. Close XDefiant and relaunch it to see if the error resolves itself.

Solution 2: Reinstall the Anti-cheat

  1. Open the command prompt or Windows PowerShell and type “SC stop “BattleEye Service”” (without quotes) and hit Enter.
  2. Search for “Windows Services,” right-click on “BattleEye Service,” and select “Properties.”
  3. Navigate to BattleEye’s installation folder and open the command prompt as an administrator.
  4. Type “SC delete “BattleEye Service”” (without quotes) and press Enter.
  5. Delete all files in the installation folder and restart your PC.
  6. Reinstall XDefiant, and the CHARLIE-01 error should be gone.

Solution 3: Verify game files

  1. Open Ubisoft.
  2. Go to XDefiant.
  3. Click on the three dots icon next to the Play option.
  4. Select “Verify Files“.
  5. Restart your PC, and check if the error is fixed.

Verify game files

Solution 4: Reset Windows

One Reddit user reported success in fixing the CHARLIE-01 error by resetting Windows. Keep in mind that this process can be time-consuming, so patience is key.

Solution 5: Contact support

If none of the above solutions work, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ubisoft’s support team. They’ll be more than happy to guide you through troubleshooting the issue.

Don’t let the frustrating CHARLIE-01 error keep you from enjoying XDefiant. Try these fixes and jump back into the action today!