Frequently Asked Questions
Is CheatDetector a virus?
No. CheatDetector is a clean, standalone executable. It may trigger antivirus warnings because it uses system-level APIs (reading process memory, enumerating drivers) — the same APIs that cheats use. This is a false positive. The scanner is open for inspection and the binary is verified with a SHA-256 hash.
Does it collect my personal data?
No. The scanner only analyzes game-related processes, loaded modules, and system traces left by cheats. It does not access personal files, documents, browser history, passwords, or anything outside the game's context. The only data sent to our server is the scan report.
What data is included in the report?
The report contains: your player name, Steam ID, server IP, a hardware fingerprint (used to link scans to the same PC), Windows version, and the list of findings. No personal files, IP addresses are partially masked in the public report.
Can a server admin see my real IP?
Your IP is partially masked (e.g., 192.168.*.*) in the public report. Only the first two octets are visible, plus your country flag. Full IPs are not stored or displayed.
Can someone use this tool to hack my PC?
No. The scanner only reads information — it does not write, modify, or inject anything into your system or game. It has no remote control capabilities and does not open any network connections except to upload the report.
Can a player fake or edit the scan results?
No. The scanner binary is verified with a SHA-256 hash embedded in every report. If someone modifies the scanner, the hash won't match and the report is flagged as tampered. Results are uploaded directly and cannot be intercepted or modified by the player.
I got flagged but I don't cheat. What do I do?
False positives are rare but possible. Check the report details — each finding explains what was detected and why. Common false positives include: legitimate overlay software, debugging tools, or other games with similar executables. Contact the server admin with your report link for review.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free for both players and server admins. No premium tiers, no hidden fees, no limits on scans.
Does it work on all CS 1.6 clients?
Yes — vanilla Steam, NextClient, GSClient, csldr, and other popular builds are fully supported and tested to avoid false positives.
What Windows versions are supported?
Windows 7 SP1 through Windows 11. Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported.