Troubleshooting CS2 Cheat Problems

Disabling FACEIT Anti-Cheat and Kernel Anti-Cheats

Follow these steps to disable FACEIT Anti-Cheat and other kernel-level anti-cheats:

  • Locate the FACEIT Anti-Cheat icon near your system clock. On Windows, this is typically in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of your screen. For macOS, check the top-right corner.
  • Right-click on the FACEIT Anti-Cheat icon. A context menu will appear with various options.
  • Select ‘Disable’ or a similar option to temporarily turn off the anti-cheat system. Note that this may require administrator permissions.
  • If you are using other kernel-level anti-cheats, repeat these steps for each one. The process may vary slightly depending on the software, but the general approach is similar.

Configuring Windows Security/Defender

To ensure smooth operation of cheats, configure your Windows security settings as follows:

  • Disable Windows Defender: Go to your Windows Defender settings and turn off real-time protection.
  • Disable Windows Firewall: Access your Firewall settings and disable it to allow unrestricted network access.
  • Disable Windows SmartScreen: Navigate to the SmartScreen settings in the Windows Security Center and turn it off.
  • Set User Account Control (UAC) to a Low Setting: Lower the UAC settings to minimize interruptions.

Enabling Steam Overlay in Steam Settings

Enable Steam Overlay by following these steps:

  • Open your Steam client and click on ‘Steam’ in the upper left corner, then select ‘Settings’.
  • Go to the ‘In-Game’ tab.
  • Check the box next to ‘Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game’.
  • Click ‘OK’ to save the changes.

Uninstalling Custom Antivirus

Uninstalling your custom antivirus may help ensure smooth cheat operation in Counter-Strike 2 due to the following reasons:

Continuous Protection Interferes with Cheat Functionality

Even when disabled, many antivirus programs continue to protect your PC in the background. This residual protection can inadvertently block or interfere with the cheat’s operation, causing inconsistent performance or failure to run.

Limited Effectiveness of File Exceptions

Adding an exception for the cheat file in your antivirus may not be sufficient. Antivirus software often continues to protect other processes and can block certain actions required by the cheat, even with specific file exceptions in place.

Recommendation to Use Malwarebytes

We recommend using Malwarebytes as a more compatible alternative. It’s free and can be fully enabled or disabled as needed. This flexibility ensures that it won’t interfere with your cheat software when disabled, providing a hassle-free gaming experience.

Steps to Uninstall Your Custom Antivirus

  • Go to the Control Panel on your PC and select ‘Programs and Features’.
  • Find your antivirus software in the list of installed programs.
  • Click on the antivirus program and select ‘Uninstall’. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  • Restart your computer after the uninstallation is complete to ensure all changes take effect.

While not using an antivirus can expose your system to risks, Malwarebytes provides a balanced solution by offering essential protection that can be controlled based on your gaming needs.