Easy Anti Cheat, or EAC will be used for All League and MEGA Comp matches. Open Ladder will be changing to EAC after the finals at the end of Feb. Read more on CGo updates here.
Easy Anti Cheat lives up to its name, it really is very easy! Bellow is the step by step process for you to follow to get it up and running correctly.
Move this file to your desktop. This is the only file EAC has, there is no installation! So easy
Run EAC in Administrator Mode. Make sure you are also running STEAM in Administrator Mode.
Double click the EAC client . Make sure you read the DISCLAIMER at least once! Do not just click yes
In the server window list, scroll down towards the bottom and select "CyberGamer.com.au"
Wait 30seconds to allow EAC to contact CG servers properly
Load your game and wait 30seconds at the main menu
Join the server as normal
EAC will auto tag your steam ID and Game name when you join the server
Steam friends will not work with EAC. If you alt tab to use steam friends, you run the risk of having the steam friends overlay stuck over your game until you restart both EAC and CSS, or even your PC.
If you have not done the above properly, you will be kicked in about 30 seconds.
Play your match as you normally would.
When you exit the game, close EAC.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Note: Steam friends will not work once you join a server.
Note: You cannot stay in the server unless EAC is running.
Note: EAC MAY NOT WORK with xp64. xp64 does not support 32bit native rollback. Vista and Windows7 do, so it works fine. There is no official support for xp64.
Note: EAC will NOT allow you to play if you have any VAC bans from other games(1.6, TF2 etc etc) which are applied to your steam account.
See below for a more in-depth guide on how to use EAC client.
Important Notes from the EAC DISCLAIMER
Quote from EAC Disclaimer:
EAC is not compatible with other AC's. Use two at the same time at your own risk
EAC takes Screenshots viewable by anyone. Ensure you only Run EAC just before you load your game and close it when your game is finished. EAC or CyberGamer take no responsibility for sensitive information captured outside of the game screen.
EAC will re-route DNS records for unofficial domains to protect against phishing
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Trouble Shooting Tips
21/03/10 NEW PATCH: If you are experiencing EAC issues from the last patch, try running STEAM in admin mode - How to run STEAM in Admin mode.
Some users are finding that their AV is screwing with EAC when it was fine last week. To fix this, delete all copies of EAC and restart your PC. When it boots up disable your AV and download a fresh copy from the EAC website You can either then enable your AV and re-add this new version to your exclusions/exceptions list, or do it after your match. You *may* not need to reboot your pc to do this. Try it if u like.
We have also received word that there is a guide for some of our Windows XP users out there still experiencing issues. This shows you how to run EAC in admin mode for xp. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305780
Most problems we help troubleshoot are related to Anti Virus issues. Problems:
EAC will not download
EAC downloads but the file size is 0kb and will not run
EAC downloads but it will not run or causes and error
EAC is flagged by my Anti-Virus
For any of the above problems, we recommend you disable your Anit-Virus temporarily, then download the EAC file. Once your download is completed, start up your Anti-Virus again, and then add it to your AV's "File Exceptions" List. This will stop your AV acting on the EAC file when you try to Run, Download or Update.
We are compiling specific AV assistance in the third (3rd) post in this thread. Also see that.
Update Loop - (will be fixed in the next patch)
The only other issue we experience that is not AV related is an update loop. If you experience this update loop there are a few options you can try.
View hidden files, and look for "eac_updater" application. (If you run EAC from your desktop, the hidden updater file will be on your desktop as well). Run this file, and it should update.
Only a few people that have different access settings for ftp connections have the problem, which means chances are your team mates have a working version. Get them to send their updated copy to you.
Remove your Temporary files (offline files). You can do this by going to Tools > Options > 'Clear Offline Files' (possibly in advanced menu depending on your browser) or search your machine for all EAC files and remove them. Once you have done this, try your update again, or re-download a fresh copy from the EAC Website
Firewall
If your EAC program does not show the server list, usually it is because the required ports are being blocked. Free up ports 50300 and 50301
# First thing (once downloaded) is to right click and open as administrator
# You will get a msg box containing some information about EAC, I recommend you READ IT as it does give you some important info in regard to the program, ie. Not running with any other anticheat software (VAC). After that a window will appear that looks like this.
# IMPORTANT You need to scroll down list and select 'CYBERGAMER.COM.AU' or you will be kicked from the server.
Alternatively you can can select CyberGamer by right clicking on EAC in the System Tray.
# After that simply run CSS, I would recommend give CSS 30 secs before you connect to the server so that EAC can integrate. If you are running in window mode a msg will appear in your task bar like this below.
# After playing css or before joining a VAC secured server CLOSE the program.
If everything is done correctly you should have no problem at all with connectivity. This should really level the playing field in regard to flushing out the cheaters. However because of the current programming of the zBlock you will recieve a msg warning you that VAC is disabled every round, we have taken steps and got in touch with zblock dev team and changes should be made on the next release.
yep. but would be a shame if you were to rock up to a match and not be able to play because you're vacced.
in other words. dont cheat in the first place! regardless of game.
edit: the reason CG uses EAC, is because EAC is indeed a better anticheat than xray which they have previously used, plus EAC receives more updates than xray does.
yep. but would be a shame if you were to rock up to a match and not be able to play because you're vacced.
in other words. dont cheat in the first place! regardless of game.
edit: the reason CG uses EAC, is because EAC is indeed a better anticheat than xray which they have previously used, plus EAC receives more updates than xray does.
Yes, that is true also Did you know EAC is made by a finnish guy? I actually know this guy and I installed mumble on his server
While EAC updates frequently it does not do much of changes, in CS 1.6 smokehack is easy to use for example.