Error: your Windows kernel has been modified

This error means your system is running a modified or hacked Windows kernel.

The most common causes are a rootkit infection or the presence of cheating software or malware.

To enable the FACEIT Anti-cheat, the original Windows kernel must be restored. Here are your options:

  • Use System Restore to roll back your PC to a point before the kernel was modified.
  • Restart your PC and enter Windows Recovery Mode to repair the system.

If those steps fail, a clean re-install of Windows may be required to fully recover your system.

Ensuring that your kernel is secure is essential to keep FACEIT fair and to keep your own system safe.

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