Rust - Fixing Error 30005: Comprehensive Guide

How to Fix Error 30005 in Rust

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“Error 30005” in Rust is a common issue that players encounter when trying to launch or play the game. This error is typically related to Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), the anti-cheat software used by Rust. In this guide, we will walk you through various troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the “Error 30005” and get back to enjoying Rust.

Note: It’s essential to follow each step carefully to ensure the best chance of success. If a particular fix doesn’t work for you, proceed to the next one until the issue is resolved.

Step 1: Verify Game Files

Open Steam and navigate to your game library.
Right-click on Rust and select “Properties.”
In the Properties window, click on the “Local Files” tab.
Click the “Verify Integrity of Game Files” button.
Wait for the process to complete and let Steam replace any missing or corrupted files.

Step 2: Updating “Windows Update” in the Settings on your PC.

Make sure you have Windows 10 or 11.
Go to the bottom left hand side of your screen and click the search bar which says “Type here to search”.
Type in the search box “windows update” and click on any of the update that are available for an example (2023-06 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems KB5027293)

Step 3: Update Rust and EAC

Ensure that your game and the Easy Anti-Cheat software are up to date.
Open Steam and go to your game library.
Right-click on Rust and choose “Properties.”
Click on the “Updates” tab and ensure that both the game and EAC are set to update automatically.
If updates are available, allow Steam to download and install them.

Step 4: Run Rust as Administrator

Right-click on the Rust shortcut or the game’s executable file.
Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.
Confirm any UAC (User Account Control) prompts that appear.
Launch the game and check if the “Error 30005” still persists.

Step 5: Exclude Rust and EAC from Antivirus/Firewall

Temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall software.
Launch Rust and check if the error still occurs. If it doesn’t, there may be a conflict with your security software.
If the issue persists, re-enable your antivirus and firewall and proceed to the next step.
Add Rust and the Easy Anti-Cheat folder (located in the Rust installation directory) to the exclusion list of your antivirus and firewall.
Restart your computer and launch Rust to see if the error is resolved.

Step 6: Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat

Open your Rust installation directory (usually located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Rust).
Navigate to the “EasyAntiCheat” folder.
Run the “EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe” file as an administrator.
Select “Rust” from the list of games and click on “Repair Service.”
Wait for the repair process to complete, then restart your computer and try launching Rust again.

Alternative Options:

If none of the above steps resolved the “Error 30005,” here are a few additional options to consider:
Contact Rust Support: Reach out to the official Rust support team or browse their online forums to seek assistance from other players who might have encountered and resolved similar issues.
Reinstall Rust: As a last resort, uninstall Rust completely and reinstall it from scratch. Remember to back up your game settings and progress before doing so.

Update Drivers: Ensure that your graphics card drivers, motherboard drivers, and other system drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause conflicts with the game.

Check Hardware Issues: Perform hardware diagnostics to rule out any potential hardware problems that might be affecting the game’s performance.