# Disabling AntiCheat Systems

### Quick Uninstall <a href="#quick-uninstall" id="quick-uninstall"></a>

#### FACEIT Anti-Cheat <a href="#faceit-anti-cheat" id="faceit-anti-cheat"></a>

1. Press `Windows + I` → Apps → Apps & features
2. Search "FACEIT"
3. Click "FACEIT Anti-Cheat" → Uninstall
4. Restart PC

#### Riot Vanguard <a href="#riot-vanguard" id="riot-vanguard"></a>

1. Press `Windows + I` → Apps → Apps & features
2. Search "Vanguard"
3. Click "Riot Vanguard" → Uninstall
4. Restart PC when prompted

warning

Vanguard auto-reinstalls when you launch VALORANT. FACEIT requires manual reinstall.

### Command Line Method <a href="#command-line-method" id="command-line-method"></a>

**Stop Services:**

```
sc stop faceit
sc stop vgc
sc stop vgk
```

### Troubleshooting <a href="#troubleshooting" id="troubleshooting"></a>

**Not in Apps List**

* Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc)
* End any FACEIT/Vanguard processes
* Try uninstalling again

**Still Getting Blocked**

* Ensure processes are not running in Task Manager
* Restart PC after uninstall
* Check no other anti-cheats are installed

### Other Anti-Cheats to Remove <a href="#other-anti-cheats-to-remove" id="other-anti-cheats-to-remove"></a>

Also uninstall these if present:

* EasyAntiCheat
* BattlEye
* GameGuard
* AnticheatExpert

For support, visit [FACEIT Support](https://cheatvault.net/safe-redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.faceit.com) or [Riot Vanguard FAQ](https://cheatvault.net/safe-redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport-valorant.riotgames.com).


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