How To Deal With Bans and Play Again

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Complete System Format & Ban Recovery Guide

This guide outlines the proper method for performing a full system format after a game ban. Following these steps precisely is critical — skipping or rushing any part can result in instant re-bans.

System Preparation & Formatting Steps

• 1. Fully Remove the Banned Game

  Download Revo Uninstaller and uninstall the game you were banned from. Ensure that all related files are removed, including anti-cheat components such as EAC or BattlEye.

  Use Revo’s Advanced Scan option to locate and delete any leftover registry entries and files.

• 2. Download the Windows 10 ISO Tool

  Download the official Windows 10 ISO creation tool from Microsoft.

• 3. Create Installation Media

  Launch the tool, select “Create installation media”, and click Next. Make sure to uncheck the option labeled “Use recommended options for this PC”, then proceed.

• 4. Generate the ISO File

  Select ISO File as the output format and allow it to download to your desktop.

• 5. Download Rufus

  Download Rufus, which will be used to create a bootable USB drive.

• 6. Create the Bootable USB

  Insert a USB drive with at least 8GB of free space. Open Rufus, select your USB device, and choose Disk or ISO Image as the boot selection.

• 7. Load the ISO & Start Formatting

  Select the downloaded ISO file, click START, and wait for Rufus to finish creating the bootable media.

• 8. Boot From USB

  Restart your PC and enter the Boot Menu using F1, F2, F8, or F10 (varies by system).

• 9. Begin Windows Installation

  Select your USB drive as the boot device and follow the on-screen installation instructions as shown in the provided video guide.

Critical: During setup, use Diskpart to clean all drives except the USB. If you have multiple drives, every internal disk must be cleaned.

Important Configuration Notes

• IP Address Handling

  If your ISP does not provide dynamic IP changes, use a VPN that offers dedicated IP addresses. Recommended options include NordVPN or PureVPN (availability varies by region).

• Windows Activation & Accounts

  Do not activate Windows using your old product key and do not sign in with your previous Microsoft account. Some games track Windows activation identifiers.

• Post-Install Cleanup

  After installation, uninstall OneDrive and disable Battle.net from startup applications.

• Deactivate Windows Key

  Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
  slmgr /upk (deactivates the key)
  slmgr /cpky (removes key from registry)

Final Steps After Installation

• 1. Remove Old Windows Files

  Delete C:\Windows.old if it exists.

• 2. Handle IP Bans Properly

  If the game issues IP bans, contact your ISP directly to request an IP change. VPNs may still be detected in some cases.

• 3. Reapply Setup Steps

  Double-check and repeat any setup steps that may have been affected by formatting.

• 4. Use a Hardware Spoofer

  Before installing the game or any launchers (Steam, Battle.net, Origin), use a spoofer to change hardware serials including HDDs and SSDs.

  Games store hardware identifiers during installation — matching serials can trigger instant bans.

Premium Users: When launching the spoofer, generate a new HWID seed by clicking YES when prompted. This only needs to be done once per ban.

Final SAFEST way checklist

• Fresh Windows installation
• New IP from ISP or dedicated VPN IP
• No Windows.old folder
• OneDrive removed
• New game accounts created using mobile data
• Spoofer verified via serial checker
• Re-Install the game after these steps are complete

— ShxdowCheats Team