ARC Raiders – How to Fix the “Executing Installation Script” Stuck on Loading Issue

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If you’re stuck staring at the “Executing Installation Script” screen while trying to install or launch ARC Raiders, don’t worry—you’re not alone. This is a known issue that can happen for a variety of reasons, but the good news is that it’s usually very easy to fix. Below are two simple methods that should get you back into the action in no time.

 

Method 1: Delete the steam_install.vdf File

This is the quickest and most common fix. Follow these steps:

  1. Open your Steam Library and find ARC Raiders.
  2. Right-click on the game and select Properties.
  3. Go to Installed Files and click Browse.
  4. In the folder that opens, locate the file named steam_install.vdf.
  5. Delete this file.
  6. Try launching the game again.

This method works for most players. If it doesn’t solve the issue, move on to Method 2.

 

Method 2: Modify the EasyAntiCheat Installer Script

If the first method didn’t work, this one will likely do the trick.

  1. Go back to your Steam Library, right-click ARC Raiders, and select Properties.
  2. Click Installed Files → Browse.
  3. In the folder, open the Installers subfolder.
  4. Find the file named Install_EasyAntiCheat.bat and open it with Notepad.
  5. Delete all the existing content inside the file.
  6. Copy and paste the following code into the file:
@echo off

NET SESSION >nul 2>&1
if %errorLevel% == 0 (
    "%~dp0\..\EasyAntiCheat\EasyAntiCheat_EOS_Setup.exe" install 9e8b37541e614575b4de303d2c2e44cf
)
  1. Save the file and close Notepad.
  2. Launch the game again.

 

Tips to Keep in Mind

  • Make sure you’re running Steam as Administrator before trying these fixes—this can prevent permission-related issues.
  • If the problem persists after both methods, try verifying the game files via Steam: Right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
  • Don’t forget to restart Steam after making changes to the files.

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