The error is also notably common when users are attempting to create Auto Assembler (AA) scripts or AoB (Array of Bytes) scans for game modifications. As one community member described: "I am so new to Cheat Engine yet I like to make one hit kill scripts because I love computer games. But some game always show 'Error while scanning for AOB's:1hk Error: thread 0: Please fill something in (100)'."
Before diving into advanced solutions, try these quick fixes:
If the basic fixes don't work, your game or application likely has additional protections in place:
If you are trying to find a value that doesn't have a visible number (like a progress bar), you must change the Scan Type to "Unknown initial value". If you leave it on "Exact Value" with an empty box, the error will trigger. Advanced Troubleshooting
Cheat Engine :: View topic - Scan error:thread 0:access violation?
The scanner may be trying to read a region of memory that the OS has protected, leading to an access violation error rather than a result. Incorrect Data Types:
Cheat Engine caches temporary scan data directly to your storage drive. If it lacks permission to write to its default folder, Thread 0 will crash.
This allows Cheat Engine to read memory from a more privileged level.
If the game uses BattleEye, EasyAntiCheat, or Vanguard, Cheat Engine will not work in normal mode. You must use a kernel-level driver or bypass to connect.
Perform an action in-game (e.g., gain money), change scan type to "Increased Value", and click . 3. Use "Fast Scan" or "Pause Game"
Sometimes, the connection between Cheat Engine and the game is broken. Click the (top-left). Select your game again.
: Trying to scan a 64-bit game using a 32-bit Cheat Engine executable.
The error is also notably common when users are attempting to create Auto Assembler (AA) scripts or AoB (Array of Bytes) scans for game modifications. As one community member described: "I am so new to Cheat Engine yet I like to make one hit kill scripts because I love computer games. But some game always show 'Error while scanning for AOB's:1hk Error: thread 0: Please fill something in (100)'."
Before diving into advanced solutions, try these quick fixes:
If the basic fixes don't work, your game or application likely has additional protections in place:
If you are trying to find a value that doesn't have a visible number (like a progress bar), you must change the Scan Type to "Unknown initial value". If you leave it on "Exact Value" with an empty box, the error will trigger. Advanced Troubleshooting The error is also notably common when users
Cheat Engine :: View topic - Scan error:thread 0:access violation?
The scanner may be trying to read a region of memory that the OS has protected, leading to an access violation error rather than a result. Incorrect Data Types:
Cheat Engine caches temporary scan data directly to your storage drive. If it lacks permission to write to its default folder, Thread 0 will crash. If you leave it on "Exact Value" with
This allows Cheat Engine to read memory from a more privileged level.
If the game uses BattleEye, EasyAntiCheat, or Vanguard, Cheat Engine will not work in normal mode. You must use a kernel-level driver or bypass to connect.
Perform an action in-game (e.g., gain money), change scan type to "Increased Value", and click . 3. Use "Fast Scan" or "Pause Game" Incorrect Data Types: Cheat Engine caches temporary scan
Sometimes, the connection between Cheat Engine and the game is broken. Click the (top-left). Select your game again.
: Trying to scan a 64-bit game using a 32-bit Cheat Engine executable.