Purpose: Ensuring System Compatibility and Performance

To ensure your work computer runs smoothly and securely, we perform routine health checks on all devices. One of these checks looks for a specific category of software used in online gaming known as “anti-cheat” systems.

While essential for fair play in gaming, this type of software can sometimes conflict with business applications, security tools, or general system performance. This check is not about monitoring gaming habits; it is strictly about identifying potential software conflicts to keep your device productive and stable.

How the Check Works

Our system performs a simple scan to identify the presence of common anti-cheat programs. This software often integrates deeply with a computer’s operating system to function, which is why it can occasionally cause compatibility issues.

The check looks for well-known systems, including:

• Easy Anti-Cheat
• BattlEye
• Riot Vanguard
• FACEIT
• PunkBuster

What Your Results Mean

The check will result in one of two outcomes. Below is a simple guide to understand your result and what, if any, action is needed.

Status	What It Means	What To Do
PASS	No Conflicting Software FoundYour device does not have any of the commonly problematic anti-cheat programs installed, or the versions you have are known to be stable.	No action is required. Your system is clear.
WARNING	Potentially Incompatible Software Detected We found an anti-cheat program that has the potential to cause performance or compatibility issues. Most often, this simply means the software is out of date.	Action is recommended: 1. Update the software. The easiest fix is to open the associated game or game launcher (e.g., Steam, Epic Games Launcher) and let it download the latest updates. Game developers frequently release patches to improve compatibility. 2. If problems persist, consider temporarily uninstalling the game/anti-cheat software to see if it resolves the issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you check for gaming software on a work device?

• Our goal is purely technical. Anti-cheat programs operate in a unique way that can interfere with business software, VPNs, and security protocols. This check helps us proactively troubleshoot performance issues and ensure our business tools run correctly.

Am I in trouble for having games on my computer?

• Not at all. This check is about system health, not employee behavior. As long as the software is kept up-to-date and does not interfere with your work, its presence is not an issue.

What if I need this software for a game I play?

• We understand! In over 90% of cases, simply running the game’s updater resolves the “Warning” status. You do not need to permanently remove it unless it is the source of a specific, ongoing technical problem.