Solved: How do I fix “Invalid game executable” Apex Legends R5Apex.exe launch error?

Problem: Windows users encountered the ‘Invalid game executable‘ launch error every time attempt to start Apex Legends. This launch error unable to fix even reinstall Apex Legends and Origin.

Follow below solution steps to resolve invalid game executable launch error.

Content Summary

Potential Causes
Solution 1: Restore R5APEX.exe from Antivirus
Solution 2: Repair Game’s files
Solution 3: Clear Game’s Local Cache
Solution 4: Execute R5Apex.exe in Compatibility Mode
Solution 5: Repair Easy Cheat Engine
Solution 6: Install Windows Update (KB3173424 and KB3172614)
Reference

Potential Causes

• R5Apex.exe got blocked by Antivirus
• Corrupted game files or cache
• Executable compatibility issue
• Corrupted Easy Cheat Engine
• Missing Windows Update

Solution 1: Restoring R5APEX.exe from Antivirus

For AVG
Step 1: Open the AVG app.

Step 2: Go to Menu > Quarantine tab.

Step 3: Click on R5APEX.exe.

Step 4: Click on the drop-down tab by the yellow delete button.

Step 5: Click on Restore and add exception.

For Avast
Step 1: Open Avast.

Step 2: Go to the Protection tab > Virus Chest.

Step 3: Locate the R5Apex.exe, select it and next to the delete button, there should be a More drop down menu.

Step 4: Click on Restore and add Exception option.

For Windows Defender
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Type ms-settings:windowsdefender and press Enter to open the Windows Defender window.

Step 3: Click on Virus & threat protection.

Step 4: Click on the Protection history link.

Step 5: Scroll down to the Quarantined threats menu to locate the R5Apex.exe file.

Step 6: Click on it to expand the drop-down menu.

Step 7: Click on Restore to bring the R5Apex.exe file back to the game folder.

Step 8: Restart the computer.

Solution 2: Repair Game’s files

Step 1: Open Origin.

Step 2: Click on My Game Library.

Step 3: Click on the gear button associated with Apex Legends and choose on Repair from the context menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.

Step 4: Restart origin.

Solution 3: Clear Game’s Local Cache

Step 1: Go to the C:\Users\"Username"\Saved Games\Respawn\Apex\local

Step 2: Press Ctrl + A to select everything inside the local folder.

Step 3: Right-click on a selected item and choose Delete from the context menu.

Rtep 4: Restart your computer.

Solution 4: Execute R5Apex.exe in Compatibility Mode

Step 1: Go to the location where you install Apex Legends. The default location is: C:\Program Files\Origin Games\Apex\

Step 2: Right-click on R5Apex.exe and choose Properties from the context menu.

Step 3: Click on the Compatibility tab.

Step 4: Check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows 7 from the list of OS versions.

Step 5: Click the Apply button to save the changes.

Step 6: Restart your PC.

Solution 5: Repair Easy Cheat Engine

Step 1: Go to the location where you install Apex Legends. The default location is: C:\Program Files\Origin Games\Apex\

Step 2: Double-click on the EasyAntiCheat folder.

Step 3: Right-click on EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe and choose Run as Administrator from the context menu. If UAC (User Account Control) prompted, click Yes to grant admin access.

Step 4: Click on Repair Service, and confirm your choice. Wait until the Easy Anti Cheat repair service to complete.

Step 5: Click on Finish.

Solution 6: Install Windows Update (KB3173424 and KB3172614)

Step 1: Go to Microsoft Update Catalog to download KB3173424 and KB3172614.

Step 2: Execute the downloaded .msu installer with Run as Administrator option and follow the on-screen instruction to install the KB3173424 and KB3172614 update.

Step 3: Restart your PC.

Reference

Reddit > [Launch Error] Invalid game executable (\Origin Games\Apex\R5Apex)