A cooldown has nothing to do with VAC or this forum.

If it's a VAC error then something on your PC, is interfering with VAC. Since it is your PC, only you can fix it. No one here has any idea what is on your PC or how it is configured.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2117-ILZV-2837

You don't get kicked for being "too good"

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

A cooldown has nothing to do with VAC or this forum.

If it's a VAC error then something on your PC, is interfering with VAC. Since it is your PC, only you can fix it. No one here has any idea what is on your PC or how it is configured.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2117-ILZV-2837

You don't get kicked for being "too good"

As i said, it only happens sometimes when i play Arms Race (especially on the pool map), and only on days when my headshots are on point. I run Autohotkey, Microsoft PowerToys, and everything else is unrelated stuff like Firefox PiP video player, Antivirus, and sound EQ. None of those things EVER pose an issue. It ONLY happens when I play that mode. Either i get too many headshots, or i get too many kills when im on the enemy's side during the AR/SMG weapons. Actually, it has happened to me in Casual, when I was using the Scout, and I was getting a lot of headshots for a few rounds. VAC literally just refers to some AI or algorithm, checks if youre getting too many kills, and assumes youre cheating because of it. Which is a spit in the face, since most cheaters on this game arent even using spinbots, THEYRE USING WALLS AND AIMBOT. SO THIS SYSTEM DOESNT EVEN WORK ON THEM. Theyll just rack up 40 kills in a game, but it doesnt matter because... the kills were "reasonably" spaced out in time? It's arbitrary. And a flawed system.

Also, it wasnt explicitly stated to be a X minute cooldown. It just gave me two popups saying VAC challenge timed out. And then it accused me of running some program in the second popup. Which I wasnt. It's just assumed. I dont think picture in picture video on my screen happened to cause it.

lol...it DOES NOT kick you out of the game just because you "do good"

Did you even bother reading the information in the link?

It's a VAC ERROR. Fix your PC.

How can I fix this error?
Restart your computer
Repair the Steam Service
Restore boot settings to default
Repair system files

What does this error mean?
This error is caused by third party software interfering with your game or Steam. To resolve the issue, you'll need to disable or remove the problem software from your machine.


What typically causes this error?
There are a number of common software conflicts that can cause this error. If you are running any of the following software, please disable it while playing:
CCleaner
Powershell
Cheat Engine
IObit Start Menu 8
DLL Injectors
Hypervisors
Steam Idlers

https://steamhost.cn/help_steampowered_com/en/faqs/view/22C0-03D0-AE4B-04E8

Ive literally debloated this windows install to ♥♥♥♥. I know what's on my pc. There is nothing wrong with my PC, OR WITH MY STEAM, OR THE GAME. It ONLY happens in those specific circumstances i mentioned. The FIRST thing i did was go to that page, and NONE OF THOSE apply to me. I dont have ANY of that installed. If i really thought one of the programs i mentioned interfered with VAC, i wouldnt be making this post. But ive played hundreds of hours of this game with THOSE SPECIFIC programs running, and it's never been a problem

Originally posted by yeagmatic:

Ive literally debloated this window install to ♥♥♥♥. I know what's on my pc. There is nothing wrong with my PC, OR WITH MY STEAM, OR THE GAME. It ONLY happens in those specific circumstances i mentioned. The FIRST thing i did was go to that page, and NONE OF THOSE apply to me. I dont have ANY of that installed. If i really thought one of the programs i mentioned interfered with VAC, i wouldnt be making this post. But ive played hundreds of hours of this game with THOSE SPECIFIC programs running, and it's never been a problem

Being in denial will not solve the issue. Nor will asking for help and then ignoring the advice given. Those are not all of the things that can cause the error, either.

Have fun.

You think im a cheater, fine, fair. Im not looking for advice. Im (pointlessly) yelling at Valve here, beacuse I know i didnt do anything wrong, and I dont cheat beacuse I have respect for my opponents and the game. Im literally TELLING valve to make a more intrusive anti-cheat, so they can actually CHECK OUR PC'S AND BE MORE ACCURATE WITH BANNING CHEATERS

The good ones will never stop talking about how good they are…..

The great ones don’t have to, everyone else will see it for themselves

Originally posted by yeagmatic:

You think im a cheater, fine, fair. Im not looking for advice. Im (pointlessly) yelling at Valve here, beacuse I know i didnt do anything wrong, and I dont cheat beacuse I have respect for my opponents and the game. Im literally TELLING valve to make a more intrusive anti-cheat, so they can actually CHECK OUR PC'S AND BE MORE ACCURATE WITH BANNING CHEATERS

Point out where he called you a cheater, I’ll wait

Originally posted by Wock73:

The good ones will never stop talking about how good they are…..

The great ones don’t have to, everyone else will see it for themselves

I dont give a single ♥♥♥♥ if you think im good. Im pointing out, objectively, the reason VAC thought i was cheating. Because it's happened to me 2 or 3 times in the past year, and only when im getting a lot of kills, or getting too many headshots. This isnt a regular occurrence, which is why im so confident that nothing is wrong with my game, or pc, or any programs I have installed.

I have a problem with that article, because it just assumes that something is wrong with my pc, or that i have Cheat Engine running, or that i have some other discord cheat running. But NOWHERE does it mention, "Oh yeah, the if none of the above caused the issue, it's probably our ♥♥♥♥♥♥ anti-cheat system that caused it lol"

have a wonderful 'vac kicked for no reason'

posting here will do nothing! :)

Originally posted by yeagmatic:

Originally posted by Wock73:

The good ones will never stop talking about how good they are…..

The great ones don’t have to, everyone else will see it for themselves

I dont give a single ♥♥♥♥ if you think im good. Im pointing out, objectively, the reason VAC thought i was cheating. Because it's happened to me 2 or 3 times in the past year, and only when im getting a lot of kills, or getting too many headshots. This isnt a regular occurrence, which is why im so confident that nothing is wrong with my game, or pc, or any programs I have installed.

I have a problem with that article, because it just assumes that something is wrong with my pc, or that i have Cheat Engine running, or that i have some other discord cheat running. But NOWHERE does it mention, "Oh yeah, the if none of the above caused the issue, it's probably our ♥♥♥♥♥♥ anti-cheat system lol"

I take it reading is hard. I never said you were good, you just won’t stop talking about it. At no point were you accused of cheating. You want to yell at clouds, go for it. Or, if you want your problem solved, lower the attitude a tad and try to listen.

Originally posted by Hammer Of Evil:

have a wonderful 'vac kicked for no reason'

posting here will do nothing! :)

yeah i know.

the only thing that would move Valve is if people boycotted the skin market. but that's not gonna happen. because humanity is a species of dumb animals

Originally posted by Hammer Of Evil:

have a wonderful 'vac kicked for no reason'

posting here will do nothing! :)

He has a VAC error, not banned

Originally posted by yeagmatic:

Originally posted by Hammer Of Evil:

have a wonderful 'vac kicked for no reason'

posting here will do nothing! :)

yeah i know.

the only thing that would move Valve is if people boycotted the skin market. but that's not gonna happen. because humanity is a species of dumb animals

That I fully agree with you, no bueno