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If you’re trying to launch a game like Rust, Apex Legends, or Fortnite, and you see the error:

“Please close Interception before starting the game”

You’re not alone. This guide will walk you step-by-step through what causes this issue and exactly how to fix it — even if you’re not tech-savvy.

❓ What Is “Interception” and Why Is It Causing This Error?

Interception is a low-level keyboard and mouse driver often used for:

  • Custom key mappings
  • Accessibility setups
  • Automation or scripting

However, because it can also be abused to create unfair gameplay advantages, anti-cheat systems like Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) detect and block it — even if you’re not actually cheating.

Games like Rust, Fortnite, Apex Legends, and others protected by EAC will refuse to launch until Interception is removed.

🛠️ How to Fix It (Step-by-Step)

You’ll need to uninstall the Interception driver manually. Follow these steps carefully:

🔗 Step 1: Download Interception Uninstaller from GitHub

  1. Go to the official GitHub page:
    👉 https://github.com/oblitum/Interception/releases/tag/v1.0.1
  2. Scroll down to the Assets section
  3. Download the file: interception.zip

📂 Step 2: Unzip the Download

  • Locate the file in your Downloads folder
  • Right-click > Extract All, or use a tool like WinRAR/7-Zip
  • This will give you a folder named Interception

💻 Step 3: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

  1. Click the Start button
  2. Type: cmd
  3. Right-click on Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”
  4. Click “Yes” when prompted for permission

⚠️ You must run as administrator — otherwise, the uninstaller will fail.

🔍 Step 4: Navigate to the Installer Folder

  1. In the unzipped Interception folder, open the command line installer folder
  2. Click in the folder’s address bar and copy the path (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\Interception\command line installer)
  3. In Command Prompt, type:
cd "PASTE-THE-PATH-HERE"

Example:

cd "C:\Users\John\Downloads\Interception\command line installer"

Hit Enter

🧹 Step 5: Run the Uninstaller

Now in that same Command Prompt window, type:

install-interception.exe /uninstall

And hit Enter.

This will remove the Interception driver from your system.

🔄 Step 6: Restart Your PC

Once you’ve run the uninstall command, restart your computer.

After rebooting, try launching your game again — the error should be gone.

🎮 This Fix Works For:

  • ✅ Rust
  • ✅ Apex Legends
  • ✅ Fortnite
  • ✅ Other EAC or BattlEye-protected games

🧠 Final Notes

  • You may not have installed Interception yourself — it can come bundled with scripts, macros, or utilities
  • If you rely on it for accessibility or legit purposes, you’ll need to disable it only while gaming
  • This process is 100% safe if you follow the steps above

📌 Quick Command Summary

Here are the exact commands you’ll use:

cd "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\Interception\command line installer"
install-interception.exe /uninstall

 

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