How to Remove Delta Force Kernel Level Anti Cheat After Uninstalling the Game

If you have been playing Delta Force or any other game that uses Kernel Level Anti Cheat and have uninstalled it, there's a good chance that the kernel level files are still on your system. So this guide will show you how to remove them because leaving them there is a major security risk!

Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat Files and Why They Are BAD!

When you install a game with kernel-level anti-cheat software, it grants deep access to your system. Kernel-level drivers operate at the highest privilege level within your operating system, meaning they have near-total control over your computer. While game developers argue that this level of access is necessary to combat cheaters, it comes with significant risks.

One major concern is security. Kernel-level software has direct access to your system's core processes, making it a prime target for malware or exploitation. If a vulnerability exists in the anti-cheat software, hackers could potentially gain access to your system. Additionally, kernel-level programs can sometimes interfere with other legitimate applications, causing performance issues, crashes, or system instability.

Furthermore, the persistence of kernel-level files after a game’s uninstallation is a troubling issue. Ideally, when you remove a game, all its associated files should be deleted. However, many anti-cheat systems—especially those developed by companies like Tencent Holdings—leave behind kernel-level drivers even after uninstallation. This raises concerns about data privacy, system performance, and the overall integrity of a user’s operating environment.

Tencent, a Chinese state-affiliated entity, previously claimed that leftover kernel-level files were the result of a bug and that the issue had been resolved. Yet, many users have reported that even after uninstalling Delta Force, at least one kernel-level file remains on their system. This suggests that either Tencent’s fix was ineffective or that the company deliberately leaves these files behind.

If you've already uninstalled the game but suspect that remnants of its anti-cheat software are still present, follow these steps to ensure complete removal.

How to Remove Delta Force Kernel Level Anti Cheat After Uninstalling the Game

Before dealing with the anti-cheat files, make sure that Delta Force has been fully uninstalled from your system. You can do this through the Windows Control Panel or Steam, it doesn't really matter.

• Open Settings (Win + I)

• Navigate to Apps > Installed Apps

• Find Delta Force and click Uninstall

• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process

A restart is necessary to ensure that any active services related to the anti-cheat software are stopped.

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator

• Press Win + S and type Command Prompt

• Right-click on it and select Run as Administrator

• Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control (UAC)

Enter the Following Commands, these commands will manually remove the leftover anti-cheat services.

Each command should return a success message indicating that the service has been deleted.

• Restart Your PC Again

After running these commands, another restart is necessary to finalize the removal of these kernel-level files. To check if the files have been completely removed, open Device Manager:

• Press Win + X and select Device Manager

• Expand the System Devices section

• Look for any entries related to AntiCheatExpert or Tencent

• If any remain, right-click and choose Uninstall

Additionally, you can search for leftover files manually:

• Press Win + R, type %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers, and press Enter

• Look for any files named ACE-BASE.sys, ACE-GAME.sys, or similar

• If found, delete them manually

To make sure that no remnants are left behind, run a deep system scan with Windows Defender or a trusted third-party antivirus program. Sometimes you won't get a result either way, but it's worth checking anyway.