Can apex cheat ban me from other games?

[Stoyo]

If I use a cheat for apex can I get banned in other games like Fortnite?

[L1ney]

No, if only cheat you used for Apex left some traces that can trigger ban on Fortnite, so better reboot your system before hoping on Fortnite

[SauceMachine]

Originally Posted by Stoyo

If I use a cheat for apex can I get banned in other games like Fortnite?

Yes, this is possible but it depends on how the cheat is designed and the changes it makes to your operating system. Cheats that use bootkits or similar persistent methods can leave traces that might lead to detection across different games, including Fortnite

[userxman]

Restart your pc after you use it on Apex and you'll be fine.

[Emella]

its all about anticheat. for example vanguard (riot) and fortnite (as i know, correct me if not) might grab ur cheat as foreign driver.

i know cases where vanguard banned hwid banned pc for using cs cheats

so even before cheating make sure that u dont have any ac enabled at all

[Stoyo]

Originally Posted by SauceMachine

Yes, this is possible but it depends on how the cheat is designed and the changes it makes to your operating system. Cheats that use bootkits or similar persistent methods can leave traces that might lead to detection across different games, including Fortnite

Is a reboot after cheating enough to be safe?

[SauceMachine]

Originally Posted by Stoyo

Is a reboot after cheating enough to be safe?

No, a reboot isn’t enough. If the traces are persistent, your only safe option is a full reinstall from a USB, unless you know exactly how your previous cheats operates.

[Stoyo]

Originally Posted by SauceMachine

No, a reboot isn’t enough. If the traces are persistent, your only safe option is a full reinstall from a USB, unless you know exactly how your previous cheats operates.

Thanks for the answer. Would I be safe if I dual boot two windows OS?

[SauceMachine]

Originally Posted by Stoyo

Thanks for the answer. Would I be safe if I dual boot two windows OS?

Not really no :-)

[P1908]

Originally Posted by SauceMachine

No, a reboot isn’t enough. If the traces are persistent, your only safe option is a full reinstall from a USB.

Overkill, a reboot is enough
I cheat on all games with lots of different cheats and I've never had this sort of problem, even when using cheap cheats

[SauceMachine]

Originally Posted by P1908

Overkill, a reboot is enough
I cheat on all games with lots of different cheats and I've never had this sort of problem, even when using cheap cheats

Your "experience" doesn't change the facts here. Speaking as a developer with extensive experience handling this specific anti-cheat, I can tell you that simply rebooting isn't reliable if someone is serious about protecting a "valuable" main account. This isn't about "cheap cheats", it's about understanding how the system actually works. If that level of safety isn't a priority for you, then sure, take the risk. Personally, I'd never advise someone to take an unsafe route. For anyone wanting to minimize risk, this is the proper approach.

[Stoyo]

Originally Posted by SauceMachine

Yes, this is possible but it depends on how the cheat is designed and the changes it makes to your operating system. Cheats that use bootkits or similar persistent methods can leave traces that might lead to detection across different games, including Fortnite

Does this apply to spoofers as well?

[SauceMachine]

Originally Posted by Stoyo

Does this apply to spoofers as well?

Yes, some spoofers use efi\bootkit techniques, and some even try to pass it off as "PERM" when, in reality, it's just a bootkit-perm Frankenstein-like monster with a shiny label slapped on to hide the mess. Not all bootkits are bad though. If they're crafted by experienced devs, they can be solid. But, honestly, only one comes to mind!

[Stoyo]

Originally Posted by SauceMachine

Yes, some spoofers use efi\bootkit techniques, and some even try to pass it off as "PERM" when, in reality, it's just a bootkit-perm Frankenstein-like monster with a shiny label slapped on to hide the mess. Not all bootkits are bad though. If they're crafted by experienced devs, they can be solid. But, honestly, only one comes to mind!

So just play with cheats and if I am worried about another game I dont touch it and when Im done with cheating I do a clean reinstall and Im good?

[MaxPen]

Yes, that's right. If you're worried, it's a good idea to reinstall and clean your PC before playing any other game.