How to fix "Steam not found" or "Autologin error"

We are receiving reports of players receiving either of those error messages upon launching the game client from Steam.

The problem seems to be caused by a corrupted installation, most likely caused by an Anti-virus.

To fix it, please follow the following steps:

1. Whitelist Pax Dei client via your Antivirus Management Interface. Ideally you will whitelist the whole installation folder, on top of Pax Dei's executables.
   • Visit your Antivirus site for instructions on how to whitelist an application and/or a folder.
2. Open Steam and locate "Pax Dei" in your library
3. Right click on "Pax Dei" and select "Properties..."
4. Select "Installed files" on the left menu
5. Click on "Verify integrity of game files"

Important: It could be that your EAC installation has been corrupted too, we strongly suggest you visit our "Troubleshooting Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) Installation Issues" article to confirm its installation is correct.

How to Exclude Files or Folders from Antivirus Scans? General Steps for Most Antivirus Programs

1. Open Your Antivirus Program

• Launch the antivirus software from the system tray or Start menu.

2. Go to Settings

• Look for a “Settings”, “Preferences” or “Options” menu.

3. Find Exclusion Settings

• Navigate to a section labeled “Exclusions”, “Exceptions”, “Whitelist”, or “Ignore List”.
• This is usually under “Virus & Threat Protection”, “Real-Time Protection” or “Advanced Settings”

4. Add a File or Folder to Exclusions

• Click Add Exclusion or Manage Exclusions.
• Select whether you want to exclude a file, folder, or file type.
• Browse to the desired file or folder and confirm.
• If you haven't selected different directory, the default installation path is:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\PaxDei\*

5. Save and Apply Changes

• Click OK, Apply, or Save to confirm the exclusion.
• Restart your system if required.