If the steps above don't work, the issue might be in your at the bottom of the interface.
If you provide these details, I can give you specific settings for that game.
By following these updated steps, you should clear the "Thread 0" error and successfully find the memory addresses you need. To help you get past this scan error, could you tell me: Which are you trying to scan?
Cheat Engine requires deep access to your system's RAM. If it doesn't have the right permissions, the scan thread will be blocked immediately. Close Cheat Engine. Right-click the Cheat Engine shortcut on your desktop. Select . Do the same for the game you are playing. 5. Antivirus Interference
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.
Modern anti-cheat systems and antivirus software (like Windows Defender or Bitdefender) often flag Cheat Engine's scanning threads as malicious behavior. Temporarily disable your "Real-time protection."
Sometimes the error triggers because the "Value Type" is set to something that doesn't match your input.
Add Cheat Engine as an in your antivirus settings. Restart the scan. Advanced Troubleshooting: Memory Scan Options
If you are typing a number like "100," make sure the is set to 4 Bytes or All .
If you are searching for gold, health, or ammo, type the current number shown in your game.