Steam: what is VAC? Explained in a simple and understandable way

In connection with Steam there is often talk of VAC. You can find out what lies behind in the practical tip below.

Steam VAC: This is Valve Anti-Cheat

The Valve anti-cheat system is hidden behind the abbreviation VAC:

• With this system, players who cheat on VAC-secured servers are permanently excluded from these servers.
• The VAC system works completely automatically. So you don't have to report Cheater to Steam support.
• A VAC exclusion is permanent and will never be withdrawn.

Steam VAC: These changes trigger an exclusion

The following changes trigger a VAC lock:

• A change to the executable .exe file.
• Changes to the game's .dll files.
• All cheats and hacks that give you an advantage over your other players.

Steam VAC: These changes are allowed

If you make the following changes, you don't risk being locked by the VAC system:

• If you use a chat program that accesses your open games. This includes, for example, XFire.
• Hardware changes to your computer.
• Update your PC's drivers.

Steam: reimbursement for games - how it works

We will show you how to redeem Steam Keys in our next article.