Client doesn't start
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While starting a client I see a FAF icon preview, after which this pops up. This error occurred on installation that previously worked for no updates. The path is ascii only.

error.logThings I've tried:
- Reinstall client
- Clear %AppData/faf
- Clear %ProgramData/faf
- Reinstall java
Nothing helped
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I have this same problem, hope someone can help.
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Same problem
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I think (looking at the stack trace in the log) the issue is similar to this one (ignore that it's for minecraft, minecraft uses Java too): https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC/issues/MC-34749
Quote from source:
1. This issue is most commonly caused by a broken installation of Avast! free edition Anti-virus software. A reinstallation of Avast! and a reboot usually fixes it. * McAfee anti-virus software (and derivatives) are also know to cause this issue, and currently the only known solution is to uninstall this software to correct the problem. * Also Outpost security may cause that issue.So most likely it's your antivirus software that causes troubles.
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I also can't login. But I don't even have an active antivirus. New DDoS wave? Mine just says "504 Gateway Timeout".
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same problem
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This should be fixed in https://github.com/FAForever/downlords-faf-client/releases/tag/v2025.11.2
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