Anti cheat software...

Stubbsyy · January 21, 2019, 02:25:25 PM

When you try to change settings in Process Lasso when the game has a Anti cheat software it doesnt let you... Is there anyway to get around this?

Jeremy Collake · January 21, 2019, 02:30:01 PM

I am afraid not. It is ridiculous these anti-cheat systems even watch process settings.

Stubbsyy · January 21, 2019, 02:49:31 PM

So process Lasso is useless when a game has a anti cheat software in them?

edkiefer · January 21, 2019, 03:26:17 PM

Quote from: Stubbsyy on January 21, 2019, 02:49:31 PM
So process Lasso is useless when a game has a anti cheat software in them?

I guess it depends on what you're trying to do and the game.
I never had issues with priority or affinity in Battlefield series (BF4, BF1, BFv).

Jeremy Collake · January 21, 2019, 03:29:17 PM

No, it is not useless. You can still use the system-wide settings like Performance Mode, and ProBalance will continue to handle problematic background processes to boost responsiveness.

edkiefer · January 21, 2019, 03:45:22 PM

Yes, you actually should limit what tweaks to the foreground process as much more can affect with background processes.

MayraKufman · February 25, 2019, 06:52:02 AM

Is Punkbuster (the anti-cheat service) safe??
I had bought battlefield bad company 2 for pc and then I installed punkbuster, so when I did, shortly after my dvd drive stopped working. Is this just a coincidence or is there https://arydigital.tv/category/ary-digital-dramas/ something wrong with the software?
Update: It didn't work with any disc.

edkiefer · February 25, 2019, 07:48:19 AM

Quote from: MayraKufman on February 25, 2019, 06:52:02 AM
Is Punkbuster (the anti-cheat service) safe??
I had bought battlefield bad company 2 for pc and then I installed punkbuster, so when I did, shortly after my dvd drive stopped working. Is this just a coincidence or is there https://arydigital.tv/category/ary-digital-dramas/ something wrong with the software?
Update: It didn't work with any disc.

I run a few BF series, BF1, BF4 and BFV all install PunkBuster, so yes it is an anti-cheat software. For me, it is always running in the background but I never had an issue with it.
I do have DVD drive and works AFAIK.

Calypto · March 08, 2019, 03:55:20 AM

The game will inherit the settings from its parent (the anti cheat software). Set the anti cheat's priority/affinity etc. while the game is launching and it will transfer to the game.

Jeremy Collake · March 08, 2019, 04:22:50 AM

Quote from: Calypto on March 08, 2019, 03:55:20 AM
The game will inherit the settings from its parent (the anti cheat software). Set the anti cheat's priority/affinity etc. while the game is launching and it will transfer to the game.

Great tip!

I should have also noted that 'Forced mode' (in Options menu) will also resolve some conflicts. As Ed said, it depends on the anti-cheat software and/or game.

edkiefer · March 08, 2019, 06:55:42 AM

For me the launcher program can be set if you have problems, that might help with some anti-cheat.
So you could try setting some troubled setting to Origin, Steam, Uplay etc, just remember these will run in background longer than the game.

vijhoni62 · April 23, 2019, 09:00:29 AM

Is Punkbuster (the anti-cheat service) safe? I had bought battlefield bad company 2 for pc and then I installed punkbuster, so when I did, shortly after my dvd drive stopped working. Is this just a coincidence or is there something wrong with the software?
Update: It didn't work with any disc.

edkiefer · April 23, 2019, 10:40:51 AM

Quote from: vijhoni62 on April 23, 2019, 09:00:29 AM
Is Punkbuster (the anti-cheat service) safe? I had bought battlefield bad company 2 for pc and then I installed punkbuster, so when I did, shortly after my dvd drive stopped working. Is this just a coincidence or is there something wrong with the software?
Update: It didn't work with any disc.

I don't know, I don't use my CDROM /DVD drive much but just checked a few disk's and the only issue I found is auto-play didn't open/run, I had to open from files and run whatever type of media it was.
Tested with MPG vid and a Samsung software disk.
You could always close the processes and then install on DVD, then reboot or restart punkbuster. I have had it installed since BF4 days, so around 2013.

JordanTes · April 24, 2019, 07:51:43 AM

Have you had any issues with it since then, Ed?

edkiefer · April 24, 2019, 07:54:52 AM

no, there must be millions of Origin installed on systems.

james zordan · April 27, 2019, 08:10:22 AM

Yes, I face the same issue in non-changing of settings in lasso process due to Anti-cheat software. But it's not a useless for us. I agree with Jeremy Collake we can use the system background settings to enhance or increase our responsive quality. Also we have to disabled it by following some steps.

thejoi · May 14, 2019, 02:14:02 AM

Can't run a robot program

Coldblackice · August 02, 2019, 06:36:12 PM

Quote from: Calypto on March 08, 2019, 03:55:20 AM
The game will inherit the settings from its parent (the anti cheat software). Set the anti cheat's priority/affinity etc. while the game is launching and it will transfer to the game.

I agree, this is a great tip.

I'm not very familiar with game protection software dynamics (so this doesn't concern me), but personally I'd be worried about game protection software getting angry over a third-party software intervening and reporting it as a cheat, even if it's something as benign as changing affinities/priorities -- perhaps that could be seen as trying to limit the anti-cheat/protection ability of the program by reducing its priority.

Anyway, if anyone knows how the protection/anti-cheat programs work generally, it'd be enlightening to hear, but I'm more than fine with PL playing it safe and not touching those programs.