If scanning for a string or an "Array of Byte" (AoB), the input box may contain invalid formatting, trailing spaces, or unsupported hidden characters. Step-by-Step Fixes to Resolve the Error 1. Populate the Main Value Box
If your game crashed, restarted, or updated in the background, Cheat Engine might still be attached to a "ghost" process that no longer exists in your RAM.
Add the entire Cheat Engine installation folder to your exception list.
: A secondary setting—like array of bytes, custom offsets, or value ranges—was left blank. If scanning for a string or an "Array
For an scan, type a specific integer or decimal number in the main box.
: Temporarily disable your antivirus or add an exception for the Cheat Engine executable and its temporary file folder. Incorrect Scan Settings
Cheat Engine requires high-level access to read another program's memory. Close Cheat Engine completely. Add the entire Cheat Engine installation folder to
If you do not know the exact value, change the Scan Type to instead of leaving an exact value box blank. 3. Match the Value Type to Your Input
Ensure the , MEM_PRIVATE , and MEM_IMAGE checkboxes are set to their default states (typically Private and Image are checked by default). Advanced Troubleshooting: Kernel-Level Blocks
This cryptic message likely means:
: Windows preventing Cheat Engine from reading the game's memory.
: The scan parameters are missing. Cheat Engine cannot look for "nothing" in the game's RAM.
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