Vanguard Anti-Cheat might face challenges due to your dual-boot setup with Windows 10 and Linux Mint.
Vanguard Anti-Cheat might face challenges due to your dual-boot setup with Windows 10 and Linux Mint.
I'm using Windows 10 on my main storage, but I'm trying to install Linux Mint alongside it. I'm concerned that dual booting might affect Vanguard, especially since it's a kernel-level anti-cheat tool that can be quite strict. I checked online for similar issues, but most answers were outdated and didn't offer solid solutions.
It's a valid concern. Including an extra drive specifically for Linux shouldn't interfere with the Windows drive during gameplay. At startup, you'll see a menu showing available drives, so if the anti-cheat is only on the Windows partition, it shouldn't impact your session.
Should everything work? The main change you'd notice is that Windows would continue loading after GRUB. If you're very concerned, remove the Windows installation media before installing Linux (on another partition). After setup, plug the Windows drive back in. Use BIOS settings to choose your operating system at startup. This way, your Windows data stays untouched.
It seems there might be some confusion. I believe it doesn’t really matter if Linux isn’t actively running at the moment. Just to clarify, my earlier advice was to remove Vanguard Anti-Cheat, which still holds value—no one should back these anti-consumer tactics. This situation involves a high-risk virus or trojan that could compromise your PC. Don’t overlook it, as attackers label it “anti cheat.” Avoid malware at all costs.
Thanks a lot for the proton help. Just a note, a few developers won’t switch on Linux unless they send just one email.
The risk isn't just about having the software on your system. It's about someone reverse engineering it, changing it, and spreading it as malware to other computers—even if they don’t play League of Legends or Valorant. Because it uses signed drivers and has full access, a delay in security patches can create a window for malicious actors. This happened before with Genshin Anti-Cheat, which was repurposed to infect devices regardless of whether Genshin was installed.
I've encountered two cheaters so far, spending around 11k hours in the game. This is my perspective on why I'm comfortable with Vanguard being a kernel, even though I recognize privacy concerns. I believe Riot is trustworthy enough, and any critical stuff should be stored securely online or backed up.
You don’t understand, right? The issue is that the riot is controlled by Tencent, a Chinese firm, which means the CCP can freely collect data. Plus, it’s a rootkit—if someone reverse engineers it, hackers could use it as a backdoor into the system. Since Microsoft signed their drivers, this makes it even easier for attackers to exploit. It’s okay if you’re willing to take the risk, but the main point is that despite such intrusive measures, cheaters still find ways to bypass them.
There are less intrusive anti-cheat solutions that perform equally well or better while avoiding the downsides of kernel-level spyware. This highlights the need for lawmakers to safeguard citizens from harmful entities such as Tencent, which is clearly challenging to grasp how self-harm can be detrimental even for those not directly affected at first.