How to fix the BattlEye Blocked loading of file message
This means BattlEye is blocking a program's driver that has known security issues, which can stop the game loading. It is not a ban. Jump to your situation below or work through the methods in order.
By Neeraj Singh ~5 min Updated Jun 2026 83% found this helpful
Error message
[INFO] Blocked loading of file: ...
Summary
A [INFO] Blocked loading of file message in the BattlEye launcher means BattlEye is blocking a kernel driver that has known security issues cheats could exploit. The message names the file, and it is usually a driver belonging to monitoring, RGB, overclocking or overlay software that ships an old, vulnerable driver. This is not a ban and you will not be banned for it, but if the blocked file is one the game needs, or the blocking is repeated, it can stop the game from loading properly. The fix is to read the file path in the message to identify the software, then update that software to a current version with a signed, patched driver, or close or uninstall it while you play if no update exists. Because BattlEye cannot support software with an exploitable driver, the responsibility to update sits with that software's vendor, so reporting it to them helps. Once the flagged driver is updated or removed, the message stops.
What this error means
BattlEye blocks kernel drivers that contain known security vulnerabilities, because cheats can abuse them. The Blocked loading of file message is BattlEye stopping one such driver from loading, and it names the file so you can see which software it belongs to.
It is informational and not a ban, but it can interfere with the game. Identify the software from the file path, update it to a version with a fixed, signed driver, or remove it while playing. The vendor of that software is responsible for the vulnerable driver.
Common causes
Software with an old, exploitable kernel driver (monitoring, RGB, overclocking).
An overlay or utility whose driver has a known vulnerability.
An outdated version of otherwise legitimate software.
A driver BattlEye cannot support until the vendor patches it.
Expert insight
“Blocked loading of file worries people because it sounds like they did something wrong, but it is just BattlEye refusing to let a vulnerable driver load, and you will not be banned for it. The message tells you the file, and it is almost always some monitoring, RGB or overclocking tool with an old driver. Update that software to a current signed version and the block goes away. If there is no update, close or uninstall it while you play, and nudge the vendor, because the fix really has to come from them.”
Manager, Tech Support & Operations · 19+ years fixing Windows and system errors
✓ How to fix it
Method 1
Identify the blocked software
1Read the file path in the Blocked loading of file message.
2Work out which program the driver belongs to (often monitoring, RGB, overclocking or overlay software).
3Move to updating or removing it.
Method 2
Update the software to a signed version
1Update the identified software to its latest version, which usually ships a patched, signed driver.
2Restart and relaunch the game.
3Check the message is gone.
Method 3
Close or uninstall it if no update exists
1If there is no newer version, close or uninstall the software before playing.
2Report the vulnerable driver to its vendor.
3Relaunch.
Method 4
Confirm it is not a ban
1The message is informational, you will not be banned for a blocked file.
2Only act if the game fails to load or the block is persistent.
3Otherwise it is safe to ignore.
The BattlEye Blocked loading of file message means BattlEye blocked a kernel driver with known security issues, usually from monitoring, RGB or overclocking software. It is not a ban. Read the file path to identify the software, update it to a signed version, or close or uninstall it while playing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Blocked loading of file mean in BattlEye?
It means BattlEye blocked a kernel driver that has known security vulnerabilities cheats could exploit. The message names the file, which usually belongs to monitoring, RGB, overclocking or overlay software with an old driver.
Will I get banned for a blocked file?
No. The Blocked loading of file message is informational and not a ban. BattlEye is simply preventing a vulnerable driver from loading, so you can keep playing unless the block stops the game from loading.
How do I fix it?
Read the file path in the message to identify the software, then update that software to a current version with a signed, patched driver. If no update exists, close or uninstall it while you play, and report it to the vendor.
Which software commonly triggers this?
Monitoring, RGB, overclocking and overlay utilities that ship older kernel drivers are the usual triggers, because their drivers can contain vulnerabilities BattlEye cannot support until the vendor patches them.
Do I have to remove the software?
Not always. Updating it to a version with a fixed, signed driver usually clears the block. Only close or uninstall it if there is no update and the block is preventing the game from loading.
Why can't BattlEye just allow it?
BattlEye cannot support drivers with known security issues because cheats can abuse them to bypass the anti-cheat. The fix has to come from the software's vendor releasing an updated, secure driver.
Still not working?
If you cannot tell which software owns the blocked driver, note the file name and search your installed programs, or temporarily uninstall recent monitoring and RGB tools one at a time until the message clears. You can also submit your error to us for a tailored fix.
