I got banned for no reason

[SnipeYouBoys]

I got banned for 15 minutes for no reason, and I'm worried that it'll happen again and I'll get banned for longer. Can someone please explain why i got banned?

[Beth]

Do you have CheatEngine installed? It usually triggers the anti-cheat even if it's not used in the game. Uninstall CheatEngine to fix the problem.

[SnipeYouBoys]

Oh yeah I was messing around with trackmainia so it was open. Thanks!

[CTEPX_UA]

i have this problem to, but i don't have cheatengine\

[Beth]

Originally posted by CTEPX_UA:

i have this problem to, but i don't have cheatengine\

Try adding an exception for these folders in your antivirus software:
C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\TotallyAccurateBattlegrounds
C:\ProgramData\EQU8\Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

Then verify your game files: Right-click on TABG in your Steam Library > Properties > Local files > Verify integrity of game files.

[CTEPX_UA]

Originally posted by Beth:

Originally posted by CTEPX_UA:

i have this problem to, but i don't have cheatengine\

Try adding an exception for these folders in your antivirus software:
C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\TotallyAccurateBattlegrounds
C:\ProgramData\EQU8\Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

Then verify your game files: Right-click on TABG in your Steam Library > Properties > Local files > Verify integrity of game files.

didn't help

[Beth]

Originally posted by CTEPX_UA:

didn't help

There are some more steps you can try:

• It's possible that a program on your computer is interfering with the game in some way. Try starting the game without running any other programs in the background.
  
• Restart your computer.
  
• Allow the game and the EQU8 anti-cheat through the firewall.
  
• Other players have reported that Riot Vanguard (the anti-cheat used by Valorant) may trigger our anti-cheat. If you have Riot Vanguard installed, check if it's possible to disable it while playing TABG.
  
• Update Windows: Windows Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.
  
• If you are participating in the Steam client beta, try opting out: Open Steam > Click on “Steam” in the top-left corner and select Settings > Account > Beta participation > Change > Make sure “NONE - Opt out of all beta programs” is selected.

Run the game with administrator privileges:

1. Right-click on TABG in your Steam Library > Manage > Browse local files
   
2. Right-click on TotallyAccurateBattlegrounds.exe and select Properties
   
3. Select the Compatibility tab
   
4. Check the box “Run this program as administrator” and click OK
   
5. You can also try giving administrator privileges to TABG_Launcher.exe by right-clicking on it and following the same steps as above
   
6. Start the game from your Steam Library

If you still can't play after that, write to us on [e-mail] so that we can look into this, also link to this thread so we know what steps you've already tried.

[9***36638]

Where can I see if CheatEngine is installed?