🎮 Common Scenario: Are you experiencing Error 3018 while launching or installing Apex Legends? The solutions below directly address the system interactions specific to this application.
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What is Error 3018?
Windows System Error Code 3018, known as ERROR_FAIL_REBOOT_INITIATED, is a RPC & Network error that occurs during Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and network communication. The error indicates that: The requested operation failed. A system reboot has been initiated to roll back changes made. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the network services subsystem. The error code 3018 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name ERROR_FAIL_REBOOT_INITIATED maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and network communication is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- RPC server is unavailable
- Network connectivity issues
- Firewall blocking required ports
- Remote endpoint timeout
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- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run: netsh winsock reset
- Run: netsh int ip reset
- Run: ipconfig /flushdns
- Restart your computer
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Diagnostic Command
Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*3018*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_FAIL_REBOOT_INITIATED*"} | Format-List💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Monitor network health regularly
- Document firewall rules
- Test connectivity after infrastructure changes