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Battlefield: "cannot be used at the same time as the game"
Disallowed software is running
The full message starts with This software. EA says its anticheat found a program that isn't allowed with Battlefield 6, such as Interception, AutoHotkey or ReWASD.
Fix it
How to fix "cannot be used at the same time as the game"
Close the program named in the message, or uninstall it.
Don't use unapproved compatibility modes of these tools, since they can lead to sanctions on your account.
Restart your PC and launch the game again.
From Battlefield's help pages: help.ea.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Battlefield's own support is the next stop.
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