HWID Spoofing Guides
How Anti-Cheat Detects Hardware (2026)
How does anti cheat detect hardware? It reads SMBIOS serials, disk and volume IDs, your MAC and MachineGuid, then matches them as one composite fingerprint
James Varga10 min read
New World HWID Spoofer
TraceX rewrites supported hardware identifiers once for New World. It does not reverse an account sanction or guarantee access.
New World uses EasyAntiCheat. TraceX supports a one-time identifier rewrite for this route; current compatibility remains version-specific.
Free diagnostic
Is this a hardware ban in New World?
Hardware-ban symptoms in New World are more consistent with device linkage when the same PC is blocked across separate accounts; an account sanction follows the account. Amazon documents "Login Blocked: Suspicious Software or Corrupted Install Detected" as an EAC detection block and "[EAC Offline]" as a service error; neither message alone proves a New World hardware ban.
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Hardware Coverage
Which identifiers does TraceX rewrite for New World?
For New World, this reference separates identifiers associated with EasyAntiCheat from the fields TraceX supports. Only rows marked “Yes” in the TraceX column are claimed as rewritten. Read the EasyAntiCheat hardware guide.
| Hardware Identifier | New World Tracks | TraceX Rewrites |
|---|---|---|
| CPU / Platform Identifier | Yes | Yes |
| SMBIOS Type 2 Board Serial / UUID | Yes | Yes |
| GPU Adapter Identifier | Yes | Yes |
| Disk / Volume Serial | Yes | Yes |
| Physical NIC MAC Address | Yes | Yes |
| Windows MachineGuid | Yes | Yes |
Reality Check
What affects hardware-ban appeals in New World?
New World appeal outcomes depend on publisher policy and the evidence submitted. An appeal can correct an enforcement error, but it does not change device identifiers or guarantee reinstatement.
“Do not cheat, bot, hack, or use other software or services that give you an unfair advantage through, for example, unattended gameplay or game modifications.”
Amazon Games - Code of Conduct, Section 3 "Play fair"
Submitting an appeal without evidence
Creating a new Steam account on the same machine
Using a VPN or proxy
Reinstalling New World
Reinstalling Windows
Assuming that waiting changes the machine identity
For New World, TraceX rewrites the supported hardware identifiers listed on this page; it does not alter publisher records or guarantee account access.
Why You Need This
Do you need an HWID spoofer for New World?
TraceX for New World changes supported machine identifiers before launch; it does not remove publisher records or restore a sanctioned account.
You hit Play in Steam with an Outpost Rush group waiting, then New World stops at "Login Blocked: Suspicious Software or Corrupted Install Detected." Another launch ends in "[EAC Offline]," while the penalty page may show nothing at all. Those states are easy to lump together as an HWID ban, but Amazon documents the first as an EAC detection block and the second as a service error. Diagnose the message before wiping Windows or buying parts. If a confirmed restriction keeps following the same PC after software checks pass, the durable machine profile is the part worth examining.
Amazon Support labels "Login Blocked: Suspicious Software or Corrupted Install Detected" as an Easy Anti-Cheat detection block, while "Cannot connect to the server. Exiting the game. [EAC Offline]" is a service or connectivity error. Account penalties are separate: sign in with Steam to inspect the penalty record and use the official appeal flow. Because Amazon publishes neither a New World HWID message nor its device-matching threshold, one failed launch, an Outpost Rush disconnect, or an EAC repair prompt cannot prove a hardware ban. A stronger diagnosis starts with confirmed enforcement that remains associated with the same machine after ordinary software faults are ruled out.
EAC does not disclose a New World hardware schema. Concrete Windows surfaces include the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial and the system or motherboard UUID; physical disk firmware serials returned by IOCTL_STORAGE_QUERY_PROPERTY; separate filesystem volume serials; physical NIC MAC addresses; and MachineGuid under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography. TPM 2.0 endorsement-key material is hardware-rooted, while Secure Boot reports boot-chain integrity rather than another serial. These are available inputs, not leaked Amazon or Epic telemetry. Composite matching explains why a clean Windows install or one replacement SSD is incomplete: MachineGuid and volume metadata may change while the board serial, motherboard UUID, remaining drive firmware, and factory network identity stay consistent.
New World, Lost Ark, Fortnite, Rust, and other EAC titles can encounter the same classes of board, storage, Windows, network, and security-state values on the same PC. That creates cross-game fingerprint exposure, not one automatic EAC ban list; each publisher administers its own sanctions. TraceX Spoofer addresses the reusable device profile by permanently rewriting its supported identifiers as one coherent set. A temporary session spoofer substitutes values only while its runtime is active, so the old profile can return after reboot. Complete the one-time setup, run TraceX once, then delete the tool. No resident daemon or per-boot session is required. TraceX does not remove Amazon's server-side account penalty, modify EAC, or turn an appeal denial into account access.
Verified
On November 16, 2021, New World's official "Update from the Team: Exploits" said Amazon permanently banned over 1,200 accounts in a November 2 first pass and another 460 by November 15 for trade and housing exploits. The post described transaction telemetry and permanent account enforcement; it did not identify those actions as HWID bans. (Source: New World developer blog, November 16, 2021; contemporaneous GameSpot and PC Gamer coverage.)
Why TraceX
What does TraceX support for New World?
For New World, TraceX rewrites the supported identifiers once, so the product does not need to remain running during the game.
New World One-Time Run
Run TraceX once before opening New World through Steam. The rewrite persists, so you can delete the tool before EasyAntiCheat starts.
New World Persistent Rewrite
For New World, TraceX's supported identifier changes persist across reboots without a resident daemon. Publisher sanctions remain separate.
EasyAntiCheat Identifier Coverage
For New World, the documented EasyAntiCheat coverage includes CPU / Platform Identifier, SMBIOS Type 2 Board Serial / UUID, GPU Adapter Identifier. TraceX rewrites the supported fields in one pass.
TraceX Exits Before New World Starts
New World launches from Steam after the rewrite is complete. No TraceX process remains during EasyAntiCheat gameplay to consume resources.
New World Compatibility Notes
For New World, hardware ban (hwid) details stay separate from the current EasyAntiCheat status, so a game update is never treated as unchanged by default.
EasyAntiCheat Supported Fields
TraceX presents rewritten values for its supported fields when EasyAntiCheat checks New World; current compatibility remains version-specific.
Setup Guide
How do you set up TraceX for New World?
New World setup has four steps: get the guide, run the supported identifier rewrite once, follow the publisher's account and launcher requirements, and check current compatibility before play.
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Get TraceX for New World
Submit your email through the TraceX Spoofer homepage form to receive setup instructions for New World — free, no card required.
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Rewrite Your Hardware
Run TraceX once before launching New World. TraceX rewrites the supported identifiers listed on this page in one pass, then the tool can be removed.
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Follow Game Requirements
Open New World via the Steam with the Steam account required by the publisher. TraceX does not remove account sanctions, change publisher records, or guarantee access.
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Check Compatibility
Review the current EasyAntiCheat status before opening New World. Supported identifier changes persist without a TraceX daemon, but game and anti-cheat compatibility can change.
Free download
How do you get TraceX for New World?
For New World, TraceX issues a free license and setup guide after email registration. Run the supported identifier rewrite once, then check the current EasyAntiCheat status and follow the guide. TraceX does not reverse an account sanction or guarantee access.
Detection Analysis
How does EasyAntiCheat identify hardware for New World?
EasyAntiCheat can combine identifiers from your PC into a hardware profile for New World. TraceX rewrites the supported fields shown below before the game runs.
What New World Reads Without TraceX
CPU / Platform IdentifierBFEB...0684
ExposedSMBIOS Type 2 Board Serial / UUIDPF0W...R3X9
ExposedGPU Adapter Identifier0x0000:0x0001D3A7
ExposedDisk / Volume SerialS75B...6859N
ExposedPhysical NIC MAC Address4A:3B:8C...5E:01
ExposedWindows MachineGuidd83fa349-...-4f3a
ExposedEasyAntiCheat can compare the listed identifiers with enforcement records. A match can contribute to repeat-account detection, but the publisher does not disclose a universal decision rule.
What New World Reads With TraceX
CPU / Platform Identifier906E...A0C2
RewrittenSMBIOS Type 2 Board Serial / UUID7KM2...JQ84
RewrittenGPU Adapter Identifier0x0000:0x00F4B810
RewrittenDisk / Volume SerialWMC4...3J2L
RewrittenPhysical NIC MAC AddressD2:7E:19...1C:A4
RewrittenWindows MachineGuid71c0e28d-...-9b7f
RewrittenTraceX presents rewritten values for supported fields. It does not erase New World account history or guarantee that EasyAntiCheat accepts a session.
Ban Reference
New World bans: what details matter?
New World uses EasyAntiCheat. This reference records the ban type, stated duration, and known triggers supplied for this page.
Anti-CheatEasyAntiCheat
Account SystemSteam account
Ban TypeHardware Ban (HWID)
DurationNot publicly disclosed for New World hardware enforcement; permanent account penalties have no published expiry
Common Triggers
Cheat or unauthorized game-modification software detected while connected to a New World EAC-secured serverUnattended gathering, fishing, combat, or market automation prohibited as bottingTrading Post, wealth-transfer, or housing exploits used to duplicate coin or itemsReal-money trading, coin selling, or mule-account transfers identified through New World's economy telemetry
All EasyAntiCheat Games
Which games also use EasyAntiCheat?
EasyAntiCheat also protects these TraceX-listed games; each publisher controls its own policies and enforcement.
Fortnite
EasyAntiCheat
Apex Legends
EasyAntiCheat
Rust
EasyAntiCheat
Dead by Daylight
EasyAntiCheat
The Finals
EasyAntiCheat
Fall Guys
EasyAntiCheat
Hunt Showdown
EasyAntiCheat
Sea of Thieves
EasyAntiCheat
For Honor
EasyAntiCheat
NBA 2K26
EasyAntiCheat
Lost Ark
EasyAntiCheat
Squad
EasyAntiCheat
Throne and Liberty
EasyAntiCheat
VRChat
EasyAntiCheat
Off the Grid
EasyAntiCheat
ARC Raiders
EasyAntiCheat
FAQ
What should New World players know about HWID bans?
New World HWID ban FAQs explain EasyAntiCheat enforcement and the supported TraceX workflow.
How do I tell a New World HWID ban from an ordinary EAC error?
Start with the exact screen and the penalty portal. Amazon calls "Login Blocked: Suspicious Software or Corrupted Install Detected" an EAC detection block and treats "[EAC Offline]" as a service or connectivity error. Neither is published as an HWID-ban message. A recorded penalty confirms account enforcement; a repeating restriction tied to the same PC may justify examining the machine profile, but Amazon does not disclose a public hardware-match test.
Which hardware identifiers can contribute to a New World EAC profile?
Relevant Windows surfaces include the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial, system or motherboard UUID, physical disk firmware serials queried through IOCTL_STORAGE_QUERY_PROPERTY, filesystem volume serials, physical NIC MAC addresses, and MachineGuid under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography. TPM 2.0 endorsement-key material and Secure Boot state can add identity or integrity context. EAC does not publish New World's exact selection or weighting, so this is a surface map, not a leaked schema.
Will reinstalling New World, Steam, or Windows clear a hardware ban?
Reinstalling New World or Steam replaces application files, not the PC's board, disk, or network identity. Reinstalling Windows can regenerate MachineGuid and formatting can change volume metadata, but the SMBIOS Type 2 serial, motherboard UUID, physical disk firmware serials, and factory NIC identity can remain. A reinstall can fix a damaged EAC service. It should not be treated as proof that the durable machine profile changed or that Amazon removed the account penalty.
Will a new Steam account work after a New World hardware ban?
A different Steam login changes the account identity, not the hardware values presented by the PC. If the restriction is device-linked, the same board, storage, Windows, and network surfaces remain available for correlation. Amazon also says creating new accounts to evade disciplinary action can lead to additional enforcement. Do not use an alternate account as a diagnostic test; inspect the original penalty and use the one official appeal provided for it.
Does a New World EAC ban automatically ban Lost Ark, Fortnite, or Rust?
No universal EAC roster-wide ban is documented. Those games can use the same anti-cheat engine and encounter the same classes of board, disk, Windows, network, and security-state values, which creates cross-game fingerprint exposure. Publishers still administer their own accounts and sanctions. Amazon's appeal page separately acknowledges that some penalties may affect all Amazon Games titles, but that is publisher-level enforcement, not proof that every EAC publisher shares one ban list.
Can I appeal a New World hardware or permanent ban?
Use Amazon's New World penalty portal and sign in through Steam. Amazon says each penalty can be appealed once, so include the exact message, penalty record, relevant dates, account-security evidence, and any media URL in that submission. A moderator can approve, deny, or close the appeal, but Amazon does not promise disclosure of EAC detection details. A hardware rewrite cannot erase the server-side account sanction or substitute for an approved appeal.
How long does a New World HWID ban last?
Amazon publishes warning, restriction, suspension, and permanent account outcomes, but it does not publish a separate New World HWID-ban countdown or device-reset date. Treat a permanent account penalty as having no stated expiry unless the penalty portal or an approved appeal says otherwise. Do not rely on a forum claim that the machine record clears after a fixed number of days; no first-party New World source verifies such a timer.
Can a used motherboard or second-hand PC carry a New World hardware match?
A used machine can present the previous owner's SMBIOS board serial, motherboard UUID, disk firmware serials, and factory network identifiers. That makes inherited device correlation technically possible. Amazon does not publish New World's match threshold, however, so a first-launch block on a used PC is not proof that you inherited an HWID ban. Check the exact EAC message, Steam penalty record, service health, and software state before blaming a component.
Do TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot identify a banned New World PC?
TPM 2.0 can expose endorsement-key material rooted in the physical security processor, while Secure Boot reports whether the UEFI boot chain is trusted. They are different surfaces: one can contribute durable identity, the other describes platform integrity. Neither Amazon nor Epic publishes a New World rule saying either value is a universal ban key. Do not clear the TPM or change firmware settings to test a penalty; that can create recovery and boot problems without resolving the account action.
How do temporary New World spoofers differ from permanent rewrites?
A temporary session spoofer substitutes identifiers only while its loader, driver, or background process is active, so the original profile can return after reboot and the tool must run again. TraceX uses a permanent rewrite of its supported identifier set. Complete the one-time setup, run TraceX once, verify the rewritten profile, then delete the tool. No TraceX process needs to remain beside New World or EAC. The rewrite does not restore a sanctioned Steam account.
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Next Steps
Can a ban in New World be hardware-based?
The notice shown in New World cannot confirm a hardware ban by itself. Repeated restrictions across separate accounts on the same PC can be consistent with device linkage, while an account-only sanction follows the account. The ban-type checker walks through the symptoms, while the EasyAntiCheat ban-duration guide records the publisher policy available for comparison before you decide whether waiting is relevant.
You can also browse every game TraceX supports or read up on the anti-cheat engines behind these bans.