How to Fix Fatal Error a Debugger Was Detected in The Finals

The Finals is a popular, free-to-play, combat game show where players compete in arenas.

In this first-person shooter, participants aim for escalating tournaments and lasting fame.

If you’re trying to launch the game on Steam, you might encounter a fatal error.

Here’s the error message, “Fatal Error a Debugger Was Detected”.

The error message can happen on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X or S.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “Fatal Error a Debugger Was Detected” in The Finals when you’re launching the game on Steam.

How to Fix Fatal Error a Debugger Was Detected in The Finals

To fix Fatal Error a Debugger Was Detected in The Finals, try ending the task for aida64 and relaunching the game.

You can also try to end the task for all background apps or repairing/verifying the game files.

Fix 1: End the task for aida64

1. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL on your keyboard.
2. Select “Task Manager”.
3. Right-click “aida64” and select “End task”.
4. Try launching The Finals again.

Fix 2: End the task for background apps

1. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL on your keyboard.
2. Select “Task Manager”.
3. End the task for all browsers (e.g. Chrome).
4. End the task for Razer Synapse or MSI Dragon Center.
5. Unplug your Logitech or Thrustmaster racing wheel.
6. Try launching The Finals again.

Fix 3: Repair/verify the game files

1. Navigate to your Steam library.
2. Right-click “The Finals” > Properties > Local Files.
3. Click on “Verify integrity of game files”.
4. Try launching The Finals again.

Further reading

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