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
Free Strinova HWID Spoofer - Fix Hardware Bans
Strinova uses iDreamSky's ACE deployment to enforce bans on a specific device. TraceX Spoofer permanently rewrites the supported HWIDs once, then you delete it.
Free diagnostic
Is It Really a Strinova HWID Ban?
"Anomaly Detected" is a generic Strinova security or compatibility warning, not proof of an HWID ban; device enforcement is more credible when an account sanction is followed by a different iDreamSky ID being blocked on the same PC.
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Hardware Coverage
What Strinova Tracks — and What TraceX Rewrites
Strinova's anti-cheat silently reads dozens of hardware identifiers from your PC while it's running — long before you reach a match. Learn how ACE works in Strinova and why it's difficult to bypass without a spoofer. Below is a sample of the identifiers being tracked.
| Hardware Identifier | Strinova Tracks | TraceX Rewrites |
|---|---|---|
| CPU / Platform Identifier | Yes | Yes |
| SMBIOS Baseboard / System UUID | Yes | Yes |
| GPU / Display Adapter ID | Yes | Yes |
| Disk & Volume Serials | Yes | Yes |
| Physical NIC MAC Addresses | Yes | Yes |
| Windows MachineGuid | Yes | Yes |
Reality Check
Strinova Appeals Almost Never Work
And when they're denied — which is almost always for HWID bans — your hardware stays permanently blacklisted. No second chances.
“Permanently prohibit your specific device(s) from accessing the Games.”
iDreamSky Holdings (HK) Limited - Strinova Terms of Service, Section 3 (September 19, 2024)
Filing a support ticket or ban appeal
Creating a new Strinova ID (iDreamSky) + Steam linkage on the same machine
Using a VPN or proxy
Reinstalling Strinova
Reinstalling Windows
Waiting — HWID bans do not expire
Run TraceX once to rewrite your hardware identifiers — Strinova's anti-cheat scans your machine and sees a completely new PC
Why You Need This
Do You Really Need an HWID Spoofer for Strinova?
You queue Demolition through Steam, ACE stops the launch with "Anomaly Detected," and the Base 404 match never opens. You close overlays, reinstall Strinova, relaunch through the standalone iDreamSky client, and try the sanctioned account again. Same PC, same stop before agent select. One ACE warning can be a software or hardware compatibility flag; it becomes a device-ban pattern only when an account sanction is followed by a different iDreamSky ID failing on that machine. That distinction matters before you treat the rig as the problem.
Steam identifies Strinova's protection as kernel-level Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) and requires an iDreamSky ID that can link to Steam. Tencent's official ACE PC page says the service can identify one PC from multidimensional data for machine-based enforcement. The concrete Windows surfaces behind that kind of composite can include the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial, motherboard UUID, disk serials returned through `IOCTL_STORAGE_QUERY_PROPERTY`, filesystem volume serials, physical NIC MAC addresses, and `MachineGuid` under `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography\MachineGuid`. Tencent and iDreamSky do not publish Strinova's complete field list or weighting, so these are real collection surfaces, not a claim that every field is always used.
A composite matcher does not depend on one magic HWID. Reinstalling Strinova changes game files, while reinstalling Windows may change `MachineGuid`; neither action normally replaces firmware identity, controller-reported disk serials, or physical network hardware. Replacing one SSD leaves the baseboard, motherboard UUID, other volumes, and MAC addresses available for comparison. A TPM 2.0 endorsement key can provide hardware-rooted identity, and Secure Boot state reports boot-chain trust, but the official Strinova and ACE material reviewed for this page does not confirm either as a Strinova ban key. Delta Force, Arena Breakout: Infinite, and Wuthering Waves also use ACE and can encounter recurring machine surfaces. That creates cross-game re-identification exposure, not proof that one Strinova ban automatically applies to every ACE title; each publisher and deployment controls enforcement.
A temporary session spoofer presents selected replacement values only while its driver or service is active and may require another run after reboot. TraceX Spoofer takes the permanent route: complete the one-time setup, run it once to rewrite the supported SMBIOS, storage, network, and Windows identifiers, then delete the tool. TraceX does not restore the sanctioned iDreamSky ID, erase server-side records, disable ACE, or make prohibited software safe. It addresses the machine profile that another account would otherwise inherit. If "Anomaly Detected" is the only evidence, close incompatible tools and use the official support route before assuming an HWID ban; if a separate account is also blocked on the same PC after a sanction, the device-enforcement explanation is much stronger.
Verified
Strinova's Terms of Service, effective September 19, 2024, says iDreamSky may "permanently prohibit your specific device(s) from accessing the Games." Steam's App ID 1282270 listing identifies the protection as "Kernel Level Anti-Cheat: Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE)" and requires an iDreamSky ID that can link to Steam. (Sources: official Strinova Terms of Service and Steam storefront, checked July 27, 2026.)
Why TraceX
Built for Strinova Players
You shouldn't need to replace your PC to play Strinova again. That's why TraceX exists.
Strinova One-Time Run
Run TraceX once before opening Strinova through Steam (App ID 1282270) / standalone iDreamSky client. The rewrite persists, so you can delete the tool before ACE starts.
Permanent ACE Identity
Strinova's hardware ban (hwid) is tied to the profile ACE reads. Rewritten identifiers persist across reboots without a TraceX daemon.
ACE Identifier Coverage
For Strinova, the documented ACE coverage includes CPU / Platform Identifier, SMBIOS Baseboard / System UUID, GPU / Display Adapter ID. TraceX rewrites the supported fields in one pass.
No Strinova Runtime Load
Strinova launches from Steam (App ID 1282270) / standalone iDreamSky client after the rewrite is complete. No TraceX process remains during ACE gameplay to consume resources.
Strinova Compatibility Notes
Strinova's hardware ban (hwid) details stay separate from the current ACE status, so a game update is never treated as unchanged by default.
Fresh ACE Hardware Profile
When you open Strinova with Strinova ID (iDreamSky) + Steam linkage, ACE reads the supported identifiers produced by the completed permanent rewrite.
Setup Guide
How to Bypass a Strinova HWID Ban
Getting around a Strinova HWID ban used to take hours — reinstalling Windows, flashing BIOS, wiping drivers, re-downloading everything, and praying it worked. One wrong step meant starting over and burning another account. With TraceX, a single click does more than all of that combined.
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Get TraceX for Strinova
Submit your email through the TraceX Spoofer homepage form to receive the Strinova setup instructions — free, no card required.
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Rewrite Your Hardware
Run TraceX once before launching Strinova. Every hardware identifier ACE reads is rewritten in a single pass — then you can delete the tool.
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Log In and Play
Open Strinova via the Steam (App ID 1282270) / standalone iDreamSky client with a new Strinova ID (iDreamSky) + Steam linkage. ACE scans your hardware and sees a machine it has never seen before — no ban record.
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Play Ban Free
You're back in Strinova. The rewrite is permanent — no daemon running, no expiry, nothing to renew.
Free download
Get the free Strinova HWID spoofer.
Submit your email and receive your free TraceX HWID Spoofer license in a few minutes. Run it once on your PC to permanently rewrite the identifiers ACE fingerprints, then delete the binary and reinstall Strinova.
Detection Analysis
How Strinova Scans Your Hardware
ACE can combine identifiers from your PC into a hardware profile for Strinova. TraceX rewrites the supported fields shown below before the game runs.
What Strinova Reads Without TraceX
CPU / Platform IdentifierBFEB...0684
ExposedSMBIOS Baseboard / System UUIDPF0W...R3X9
ExposedGPU / Display Adapter ID0x0000:0x0001D3A7
ExposedDisk & Volume SerialsS75B...6859N
ExposedPhysical NIC MAC Addresses4A:3B:8C...5E:01
ExposedWindows MachineGuidd83fa349-...-4f3a
ExposedWhen you launch Strinova, your real hardware IDs are scanned and matched against ban records. Every new account on a flagged PC is blocked.
What Strinova Reads With TraceX
CPU / Platform Identifier906E...A0C2
RewrittenSMBIOS Baseboard / System UUID7KM2...JQ84
RewrittenGPU / Display Adapter ID0x0000:0x00F4B810
RewrittenDisk & Volume SerialsWMC4...3J2L
RewrittenPhysical NIC MAC AddressesD2:7E:19...1C:A4
RewrittenWindows MachineGuid71c0e28d-...-9b7f
RewrittenStrinova sees a completely new machine with no ban history. New account, clean hardware — access granted.
Ban Reference
Strinova Ban Details
Anti-CheatACE
Account SystemStrinova ID (iDreamSky) + Steam linkage
Ban TypeHardware Ban (HWID)
DurationVariable account sanctions; the Terms authorize permanent device prohibition but publish no universal device-ban expiry
Common Triggers
Aimbots, wallhacks, speed hacks, or code and memory modification detected by ACEBots, automation software, plug-ins, hacks, or mods that modify or interfere with StrinovaReverse-engineering, debugging, datamining, or probing Strinova's security controlsVirtual machines and software or hardware simulated input identified by ACE's PC checksUnluckyNo Reason At All
All ACE Games
Other Games Using ACE
All of these games use ACE — the same anti-cheat that banned you in Strinova. One permanent TraceX rewrite covers every one of them.
FAQ
Strinova HWID Ban — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Strinova actually HWID-ban, or only ban accounts?
Strinova can use both account and device enforcement. Section 3 of iDreamSky's Terms expressly allows it to "permanently prohibit your specific device(s) from accessing the Games," while Steam identifies ACE as the kernel-level anti-cheat. That policy does not prove every account ban includes an HWID block. A different iDreamSky ID failing on the same PC after the original sanction is the stronger device-ban pattern.
What does Strinova's "Anomaly Detected" message mean?
"Anomaly Detected" is not a literal device-ban notice. Steam reports around the prompt mention background software, hardware, virtualization, remote-access, capture, and automation conflicts, but a discussion thread cannot prove which signal fired on your PC. Record the exact prompt and when it appears, close conflicting software, restart, and use official support. Treat it as an HWID ban only when separate account evidence points to the PC.
How can I tell a Strinova account ban from a hardware ban?
An account sanction follows the iDreamSky ID and should be handled through the notice and appeal route. Device enforcement is more likely when the game or support names the device, the sanctioned account behaves differently on another PC, or a different iDreamSky ID is blocked on the original machine. One crash, disconnect, or ACE compatibility warning is not enough. Preserve screenshots before changing software or hardware.
Which hardware identifiers can ACE use for Strinova?
ACE officially describes multidimensional PC identification, not one published Strinova serial. Relevant Windows surfaces include the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial, motherboard UUID, disk serials from storage IOCTL queries, volume serials, physical NIC MAC addresses, and `MachineGuid` at `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography\MachineGuid`. Tencent and iDreamSky do not disclose the title's exact field list or weights.
Does Strinova use TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot for HWID bans?
A TPM 2.0 endorsement key can expose hardware-rooted identity, while Secure Boot state reports whether the trusted boot chain is enabled. They are different signals. The official Strinova Terms, Steam listing, and ACE product material checked for this page do not confirm either as a Strinova device-ban identifier. Anyone claiming a specific TPM key or Secure Boot match is making an inference unless iDreamSky or Tencent documents it.
Will reinstalling Strinova or Windows clear an HWID ban?
Reinstalling Strinova replaces client files, not the identifiers a machine profile can use. Reinstalling Windows may change `MachineGuid` and other OS-layer values, but it normally leaves the SMBIOS baseboard serial, motherboard UUID, controller-reported disk serials, and physical NIC identity intact. Switching between Steam and the standalone client also reaches the same iDreamSky account and ACE layer, so it is not a hardware reset.
Will replacing my SSD or changing my MAC fix a Strinova ban?
Changing one component is not a reliable reset for a composite profile. A new SSD leaves the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial, motherboard UUID, other volumes, NIC addresses, and Windows identity available for comparison. A changed MAC leaves firmware and storage signals untouched. Partial changes can still correlate with the sanctioned PC and can produce a mixed profile that is harder to diagnose.
Can a Strinova ban affect another ACE-protected game?
Not automatically. Delta Force, Arena Breakout: Infinite, Wuthering Waves, and Strinova all use ACE, so their tailored deployments can encounter recurring SMBIOS, storage, network, and Windows surfaces on the same machine. That creates cross-game re-identification exposure. Ban lists and enforcement decisions can remain publisher-specific, so a Strinova device sanction is not proof that every ACE title has banned the PC.
What should I include in a Strinova device-ban appeal?
Use the official in-game or Strinova support route before changing the machine. Include the iDreamSky ID details support requests, the exact sanction or "Anomaly Detected" text, a screenshot, when it appeared, and whether it happened before agent select or during a match. List legitimate overlays, remote-access tools, debuggers, capture software, automation utilities, or unusual input devices that were active. Do not invent a cause.
What is the difference between a permanent rewrite and a temporary Strinova spoofer?
A temporary session spoofer presents selected values only while its driver or service is active and may need another run after reboot. TraceX uses a permanent rewrite for its supported identifier set: complete the one-time setup, run TraceX once, then delete the tool. It does not restore the banned iDreamSky ID, erase server records, disable ACE, or make cheats and prohibited software safe.
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Next Steps
Not sure the Strinova ban is hardware-based?
Work out which ban you are actually dealing with before you change anything. The ban-type checker walks the symptoms, and how long a ACE ban lasts covers whether waiting it out is realistic for Strinova.
You can also browse every game TraceX supports or read up on the anti-cheat engines behind these bans.