# Anti-Cheat

### 🧼 How to Disable or Uninstall Anti-Cheat Software

Many games **require anti-cheat software** to run. Uninstalling them may prevent you from playing online. Always make backups before removing software.

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### 📌 Step 1: Identify Installed Anti-Cheats

| Anti-Cheat Name       | Associated Games              |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| Vanguard (Riot)       | Valorant/League of Legends    |
| Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) | Fortnite, Apex Legends, etc.  |
| BattlEye              | Rainbow Six Siege, DayZ, etc. |
| FACEIT AC             | CS:GO FACEIT client           |
| RiotClientServices    | Riot Games titles             |
| RedKard/Merlin        | Splitgate 2                   |
| Anti-Cheat Expert     | Delta Force                   |

To identify which are installed:

1. Press `Windows + R`, type `appwiz.cpl`, and press Enter.
2. Look through the list of installed programs for any anti-cheat names.

You can also check:

* **Task Manager > Startup tab** (look for Vanguard, Riot, etc.)
* **`C:\Program Files`** or **`C:\Program Files (x86)`** for folders named after games or anti-cheats.

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### 🔧 Step 2: Uninstall Each Anti-Cheat (If Standalone)

**🛡️ Riot Vanguard (Valorant)**

1. Press `Windows + R`, type `appwiz.cpl`, and press Enter.
2. Find **Riot Vanguard**, click it, then click **Uninstall**.
3. Also uninstall **Valorant** if you no longer play it (Vanguard reinstalls with the game).
4. Reboot your PC.

**🛡️ Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)**

1. Go to the folder of a game using EAC, e.g.: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GameName\EasyAntiCheat\`
2. Run `EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe`.
3. Select the game, then click **Uninstall**.

**🛡️ BattlEye**

1. Navigate to the game folder that uses BattlEye.
2. Look for a file like `Uninstall_BattlEye.bat` or `Uninstall_BattlEye.exe`.
3. Run it with administrator privileges.
4. Alternatively, delete the `BattlEye` folder inside the game directory.

**🛡️ FACEIT Anti-Cheat**

1. Open **Control Panel** → **Uninstall a program**.
2. Find **FACEIT Anti-Cheat** and uninstall it.
3. Open `Task Manager` and disable any leftover FACEIT services from **Startup**.

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### 🛑Step 3: Disable Remaining Services or Drivers

1. Press `Windows + R`, type `services.msc`, and press Enter.
2. Scroll through the list for any of the following:
   * **vgc** (Riot Vanguard)
   * **BattlEye Service**
   * **EasyAntiCheat**
   * **FaceitService**

For each one:

* Right-click → **Properties**.
* Set **Startup type** to **Disabled**.
* Click **Stop**, then **Apply**.

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### ✅ Step 4: Reboot and Verify

1. Restart your PC.
2. Check Task Manager and Services again to ensure no anti-cheats are running.
3. Launch the tool to ensure there is no error messages.