If you do not know the exact number, change the drop-down menu from Exact Value to Unknown initial value before clicking scan.

Preventing this error is easy once you know the core principle. Always remember these tips to avoid common pitfalls.

If after these steps you're still encountering the error, providing more details such as the version of Cheat Engine you're using, the game you're trying to modify, and more specifics about your scan setup could help narrow down a more precise solution.

: If your scan completes but shows 0 results, try enabling MEM_MAPPED in the Scan Settings. This allows Cheat Engine to look into memory that is mapped to files, which some games use to hide values.

Click the (Select Process) in the top left corner. Find your game in the "Applications" or "Processes" tab. Click Open . Try your scan again. 2. Enter a Value Before Scanning You cannot click "First Scan" if the Value box is empty. Look at the "Value" input field.

: Right-click the 'Writable' checkbox in scan settings and select 'Scan all memory' .

Locate the entry pathway designated for .

In Cheat Engine, click instead of standard value scan. Some games block value scans but allow code scans.

If you see a different error, such as "Access violation at address...", it points to a different problem. This can happen when scanning very large programs. A fix from the creator of Cheat Engine is to reduce the "Scan buffer" size. You can find this setting under . Try changing the value to a smaller size, such as 4 KB .

If you do not know the exact numerical value, change your parameter:

Ensure your is configured correctly for the data you want to search: