How To Fix Sea of ​​Thieves Error Code: P02 Issue

Sea of ​​Thievesplayersare restricted fromaccessing the gameby encountering the error "There isamissing or corrupt data file required for the game to run. Error Code: P02" when opening the game. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Sea of ​​Thieves Error Code: P02 Problem?

This error is usually causedby corrupted game files installation. Of course, we may encounter suchan error not onlybecause of thisproblem,butalsobecause of manyproblems. For this, we will try to eliminate theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How to Fix Sea of ​​Thieves Error Code: P02 Issue?

To fix this error, you can find the solution to theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow.

1-) Verify Game File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. For this;

1. Open the Steamprogram.
2. Open thelibrary menu.
3. Right-click on the  Sea of ​​Thieves game on the leftand open the Properties tab
4. Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
5. Click on thebutton Verify integrity of game files in the Local Files We've Encountered menu.

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

2-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disableanyantivirusprogram you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If youare using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Then click on "Manage settings".
• Turn Real-timeprotection to "Off".

After this, let's turn off other ransomwareprotection.

• Open the start search screen.
• Open the search screenby typing Windows security settings.
• Click on the Virusand Threat Protection option on the screen that opens.
• Click on the Ransomware Protection option in the menu.
• Turn off Controlled Folder Access on the screen that opens.

Afterperforming this operation, we will need toadd the Sea of ​​Thieves game filesasan exception.

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
Under
• Virusand threatprotection settings, select Manage settings,and then under Exclusions Exclude selectadd or remove.
• Select Addan exclusion,and then select the Sea of ​​Thieves game folder saved on your disk.

After thisprocess, close the Steamprogram completely with the help ofatask managerand try to run Sea of ​​Thievesagain. If theproblempersists, let's move on to our next suggestion.

3-) Use Windows Update Assistant Application

The Windows Update Assistantprogram developedby Windows can help solveanyproblem we encounter.

Click to Download Windows Update Assistant

• Afterperforming the download, click the "Update Now"buttonand wait for the updateprocess. Yourprocess may takealong time. For this, do not shut down or restart your computer until the update is complete.

4-) Repair XBOX Application

Variousproblems on the

Xbox Game Bar can cause suchaproblem. For this, we can fix suchproblemsby repairing the Xbox Game Bar.

• Type "Xbox Game Bar" in the start search screenand right click on itand click "Application Settings".

• Start the resetprocessby clicking the "Repair"button on the screen that opens.

If thisprocess did not solve it for you,perform theaboveprocessagainandpress the "Reset"button to reset theprocesses. After thisprocess, run theapplicationagainand check if theproblempersists.

5-) Reset Microsoft Store

Variousproblems that occur on the

Microsoft Store can cause suchaproblem. For this, we can solve suchproblemsby resetting Microsoft Store.

• Type "Microsoft Store" in the start search screenand right click on itand click "Application Settings".

• Start the resetprocessbypressing the "Reset"button on the screen that opens.

After thisprocess, check if theproblempersistsby logging into theapplication.

6-) Check XBOX Services

Disabling Xbox services may cause us to encounter suchproblems.

• In the start search screen, type "Services"and open it.
• In the screen that opens, open the services we will leavebelow in order,and set the startup type to "Automatic"and start the service status.
  • Xbox Accessory Management Service
  • Xbox Live Auth Manager
  • Xbox Live Game Save
  • Xbox Live Networking Service

After thisprocess, you can open Sea of ​​Thieves gameand check if theproblempersists.