If you’re trying to play Battlefield 6 but keep getting the “This Software Cannot Be Used At The Same Time As The Game AutoHotKey” error, you’re not alone. This problem usually happens when certain programs, like DAEMON Tools or other background apps, are running while the game starts. In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple steps to get Battlefield 6 running smoothly again.
How to Fix the “This Software Cannot Be Used At The Same Time As The Game AutoHotKey”
If you’re getting the “Disk Soft Limited” error when launching Battlefield 6, it’s usually related to DAEMON Tools or similar virtual drive software running in the background. Here’s a step-by-step on how to fix it.
1. Close DAEMON Tools Completely
- Look for the DAEMON Tools icon in your system tray (bottom-right of your screen).
- Right-click it and select Exit.
- Confirm by clicking Yes.
- Try launching the game again.
2. End DAEMON Tools Processes in Task Manager
- Right-click the Start Menu and select Task Manager.
- Scroll through the list and find anything related to DAEMON Tools.
- Select it and click End Task.
- Repeat for any other DAEMON Tools services you see.
3. Disable DAEMON Tools Drivers in Device Manager
- Right-click the Start Menu and select Device Manager.
- Expand Storage Controllers.
- Right-click any DAEMON Tools entries and choose Disable Device.
- If you see multiple entries, disable them all.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and disable DAEMON Tools there as well.
Tip: You can re-enable them later if you need DAEMON Tools again.
4. Uninstall DAEMON Tools (Temporary)
If disabling doesn’t work:
- Open Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.
- Find DAEMON Tools, right-click, and choose Uninstall.
- Restart your computer.
- Try launching the game.
- You can reinstall DAEMON Tools after gaming if needed.
5. Close Other Conflicting Software
Battlefield 6 can also throw errors if certain other apps are running in the background. Check for and close these:
- ReWASD
- DS4 Windows
- AutoHotKey
- Razer Synapse
- Corsair iCUE
- FACEIT Anti-Cheat
- Riot Vanguard
- Wallpaper Engine
- MSI Afterburner / Other MSI Apps
- VeeSee Codec Pack
How to Close Them Completely:
- Exit them from the system tray.
- End them in Task Manager.
- Disable related devices in Device Manager (e.g., XVDD SCSI Miniport, Corsair Bus).
6. Final Check
After closing or disabling everything listed above:
- Restart your PC.
- Launch Battlefield 6.
- The error should now be gone.
One of these methods should fix the “Disk Soft Limited” / DAEMON Tools issue so you can jump back into the game without interruptions.
How to Fix the “This Software Cannot Be Used At The Same Time As The Game AutoHotKey”
If you’re getting the “Disk Soft Limited” error when launching Battlefield 6, it’s usually related to DAEMON Tools or similar virtual drive software running in the background. Here’s a step-by-step on how to fix it.
1. Close DAEMON Tools Completely
- Look for the DAEMON Tools icon in your system tray (bottom-right of your screen).
- Right-click it and select Exit.
- Confirm by clicking Yes.
- Try launching the game again.
2. End DAEMON Tools Processes in Task Manager
- Right-click the Start Menu and select Task Manager.
- Scroll through the list and find anything related to DAEMON Tools.
- Select it and click End Task.
- Repeat for any other DAEMON Tools services you see.
3. Disable DAEMON Tools Drivers in Device Manager
- Right-click the Start Menu and select Device Manager.
- Expand Storage Controllers.
- Right-click any DAEMON Tools entries and choose Disable Device.
- If you see multiple entries, disable them all.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and disable DAEMON Tools there as well.
Tip: You can re-enable them later if you need DAEMON Tools again.
4. Uninstall DAEMON Tools (Temporary)
If disabling doesn’t work:
- Open Control Panel > Uninstall a Program.
- Find DAEMON Tools, right-click, and choose Uninstall.
- Restart your computer.
- Try launching the game.
- You can reinstall DAEMON Tools after gaming if needed.
5. Close Other Conflicting Software
Battlefield 6 can also throw errors if certain other apps are running in the background. Check for and close these:
- ReWASD
- DS4 Windows
- AutoHotKey
- Razer Synapse
- Corsair iCUE
- FACEIT Anti-Cheat
- Riot Vanguard
- Wallpaper Engine
- MSI Afterburner / Other MSI Apps
- VeeSee Codec Pack
How to Close Them Completely:
- Exit them from the system tray.
- End them in Task Manager.
- Disable related devices in Device Manager (e.g., XVDD SCSI Miniport, Corsair Bus).
6. Final Check
After closing or disabling everything listed above:
- Restart your PC.
- Launch Battlefield 6.
- The error should now be gone.
One of these methods should fix the “Disk Soft Limited” / DAEMON Tools issue so you can jump back into the game without interruptions.
