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description: >-
  Here’s a general guide on how to disable various Anti-Cheat systems like
  Vanguard, Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), BattleEye, and FaceIt.
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# 6. Anti-Cheat

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Vanguard is the anti-cheat used by **Valorant** and operates at the kernel level, starting as soon as your PC boots up. Here's how to disable it:

**Disable Vanguard from Windows:**

1. Open the **System Tray** (bottom-right corner of your screen).
2. Right-click the **Vanguard** icon.
3. Click **Exit Vanguard**.
4. Restart your computer to ensure Vanguard does not start again.

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**Uninstall Vanguard: (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)**

1. Open **Control Panel**.
2. Go to **Programs** > **Uninstall a Program**.
3. Find **Riot Vanguard** in the list.
4. Right-click and select **Uninstall**.
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{% tab title="2. Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)" %}
EAC is used by many popular games like **Fortnite**, **Rust**, **Apex Legends**, and more. Disabling it usually involves removing or disabling the service.

**Disable EAC for a specific game:**

1. Navigate to the folder where the game is installed.
2. Open the **EasyAntiCheat** folder.
3. Find the **EasyAntiCheat\_Setup.exe** file and run it.
4. Choose **Uninstall** when prompted to disable EAC for that game.

**Disable EAC service: (RECOMMENDED)**

1. Open **Run** (`Win + R`), type `services.msc`, and press Enter.
2. In the list, find **Easy Anti-Cheat**.
3. Right-click and choose **Stop**.
4. Right-click again and go to **Properties**.
5. Change the **Startup type** to **Disabled**.
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BattleEye is another popular anti-cheat system used by games like **PUBG**, **Rainbow Six Siege**, and **ARK: Survival Evolved**. Disabling it may affect your ability to launch these games.

**Disable BattleEye for a specific game:**

1. Open the folder where the game is installed.
2. Find the **BattleEye** folder.
3. Run **Uninstall\_BattlEye.bat** or **Uninstall\_BattlEye.exe** if available.
4. Alternatively, in the game’s launcher settings, some games have an option to disable BattleEye before launching.

**Disable BattleEye service: (RECOMMENDED)**

1. Open **Run** (`Win + R`), type `services.msc`, and press Enter.
2. Look for **BattlEye Service** in the list.
3. Right-click it and select **Stop**.
4. Right-click again, go to **Properties**, and set **Startup type** to **Disabled**.
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FaceIt Anti-Cheat is used for competitive gaming, particularly in **Counter-Strike: Global Offensive**. It's installed separately from the game.

**Disable FaceIt Anti-Cheat:**

1. Right-click the **FaceIt Anti-Cheat** icon in the **System Tray**.
2. Choose **Exit** to disable it temporarily.
3. If you want to permanently uninstall it:
   1. Open **Control Panel**.
   2. Go to **Programs** > **Uninstall a Program**.
   3. Find **FaceIt Anti-Cheat** and select **Uninstall**.
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## 5. **Other Anti-Cheats (General Steps)** <a href="#id-5.-other-anti-cheats-general-steps" id="id-5.-other-anti-cheats-general-steps"></a>

For other anti-cheat systems, the steps are generally similar:

1. Check if the anti-cheat has a **tray icon**. If so, right-click it and select **Exit** or **Disable**.
2. Go to **Control Panel** > **Programs** > **Uninstall a Program** and remove the anti-cheat software (e.g., GGC-Stream, PunkBuster).
3. In **services.msc**, look for any services related to the anti-cheat and disable them.

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**Important Note:**

Disabling or uninstalling anti-cheat software may prevent you from playing online multiplayer games. Most games will require these services to be running to allow you to connect to online servers. Disabling these systems could also lead to a ban or suspension from certain game platforms if detected. Always ensure you understand the risks before proceeding.
