DayZ Bios Error – How to Fix

DayZ Bios Error – Introduction

On your DayZ server, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Dangers await you at every corner and your objective is to survive in this harsh world without death. This isn’t always easy but to make things worse, you may have found yourself running into the dreaded DayZ bios error. This is an error occurs for a variety of reasons including server outages and internet connectivity. The error can greatly decrease your chances of survival and cause frustration, and therefore, it’s important that you fix that as swiftly as possible. In this guide, we’ll show you multiple methods to solve the bios error so you can get back to enjoying DayZ with your friends!

What Is The Bios Error in Dayz and Why Does it Occur?

DayZ features a big map where you fight and survive in the game, and due to the shere size and infrastructure required to run the map, sometimes servers can face unexpected issues. Players may rarely encounter issues such as being unable to login to their account or they may face error codes that can be confusing and frustrating. We’re here to help shed light on these errors and in particular, the bios error. The DayZ bios error happens when the game is having problems communicating with its server network. This error code is called ‘0x00050018’. Depending on the reason behind the server communication problems will depend on which method will be the most effective to resolve the issue. Below, we’ll explore the different methods to fixing this DayZ error.

How To Fix the DayZ Bios Error

While the main reason this error occurs can be due to servers offline, that isn’t always the case as players could also encounter the issue with the servers being up and running in-game. This can be baffling to figure out, as it could be your internet connection, corrupted game files, or simply an issue with the system you’re playing on. We’ll outline each method you can try to ensure the DayZ bios error is resolved so that you can play on your server!

Rebooting your Gaming System – PC, Xbox, or PlayStation

One of the most common ways to kick-start a stuck game is to quickly reboot your system or console. It is one of the oldest ways to fix most video game errors. Alternately, you could try restarting the game. On Xbox & PlayStation, users can accomplish by going to your game options and pressing the ‘Close Game’ prompt on the menu. PC users can also close the game instantly by pressing ALT+F4 or by simply quitting the game. Afterward, start the game back up and try reconnecting to see if that has fixed the error.

Run the Game as Administrator on PC

If a reboot hasn’t helped, starting the game as an administrator is a great next step to take. Some games simply will not work properly if you are not the PC administrator, as you’ll have limited permissions and access to programs. You can follow these steps to start DayZ as an administrator:

• Start Steam, go to your game library, right-click DayZ, and press “Properties…”.
  
• Next, head to “Installed Files” and “Browse” your local DayZ files.
  
• From there, find the “DayZLauncher” program.
• Right-click on that program and press “Run as Administrator”.
  
  1. Alternatively, you can right-click and press “Properties”.
  2. Then, access the “Compatibility” tab.
  3. Click “Run this program as an administrator”.
     
  4. Then, hit the “Apply” button.
• Finally, start DayZ and try joining to see if the error is fixed.

If the error persists isn’t, there are still another method you can follow to get this resolved!

Verify Integrity of Game Files on your Computer

On occasion while playing on PC, game files can become corrupted. This is especially the case if you often use DayZ mods. To resolve any file issues, we recommend verifying the integrity of your files, which will reinstall any corrupted/broken files to your game. Below, we’ll outline the process to verify the integrity of your DayZ game files.

• If DayZ is running, close the game.
• Then, find DayZ in your Steam game library, right-click, and select “Properties”.
  
• Next, on the left press “Installed Files” and then “Verify integrity of game files”.
  
• This will begin the process and can take between 5 – 20 minutes to complete.
• Once it is done, Steam will notify you of any issues during verifying the files.
• Lastly with the files verified, start DayZ and head into your game server!

Check the Xbox, PlayStation Network, or Steam Server Status

If you’re still facing issues, while rare, the networks of major gaming consoles and launchers including Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam can go offline. If that’s the case, their servers might experience some downtime, which will undoubtedly have an impact on your server since it’s a multiplayer game. We recommend keeping a watchful eye on the social media accounts of these platforms, including using websites such as DownDetector. Once the network and their services are back online, you’ll be able to connect!

Resolve the DayZ Bios Error and Get Back to the Zombie Mayhem

Now, if you ever face the dreaded DayZ bios error again, you’ll know exactly how to fix it. Whether it is a simple restart of your game console, running the game as an admin, ensuring there are no corrupted files, or simply waiting for a gaming console or launcher’s network to come back online from an outage. With you and your friends back in the game, you can prepare for the ultimate zombie hunt ahead on your own DayZ server!

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