Overall Process Flow
This guide walks you through the full process of removing a hardware ban using the Tophel spoofer.
Follow the guide for your game
Pick your game in game selection on the home page to see only the steps you need, in order, then follow the next step button at the bottom of each guide page.
Estimated Time
| Step | Content | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Preparation (including removing the game with Revo) | 10 min |
| 1 | BIOS update | 20-30 min |
| 2 | BIOS settings | 10 min |
| 3 | Disk Spoof setup (required games only, includes custom Windows 10 install) | 30 min |
| 4 | Essential programs | 15 min |
| 5 | Spoofer usage (VALORANT, LoL and Delta Force also do 5-1 TPM spoofer) | 10-20 min |
| 6 | Check unban | 1 day (test play) |
Pre-start Checklist
Required Items
- [ ] USB drive (8GB or more) - for Disk Spoof (required games only)
- [ ] Internet connection - for downloading programs
- [ ] Data backup - all data is erased during Disk Spoof
- [ ] Spare time - at least 1-2 hours
Information to Check
- [ ] The game you will play
- [ ] Your motherboard manufacturer (
Win + R→cmd→ enter the command below)
powershell -command "Get-CimInstance Win32_BaseBoard | Format-List Manufacturer, Product"
Steps by Game
| Game | Disk Spoof | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Legends | Required | 1→2→3→4→5→6 |
| Rust | Required | 1→2→3→4→5→6 |
| PUBG | Required | 1→2→3→4→5→6 |
| VALORANT | Required | 1→2→3→4→5→5-1→6 |
| League of Legends | Required | 1→2→3→4→5→5-1→6 |
| Delta Force | Required | 1→2→3→4→5→5-1→6 |
| Overwatch 2 | Optional | Remove game with Revo→1→2→4→5→6 |
| Sudden Attack | Optional | Remove game with Revo→4→5→6 |
| Escape from Tarkov | Not needed | Remove game with Revo→2→4→5→6 |
Disk Spoof games get Windows installed too
For Apex, Rust, PUBG, VALORANT, LoL and Delta Force, a custom Windows 10 is installed during Disk Spoof.
Overwatch 2 · Sudden Attack · Escape from Tarkov need no reset
Just remove the game with Revo Uninstaller and continue.
Step Summary
Step 1: BIOS Update
Update to the latest BIOS version to prevent compatibility issues.
Step 2: BIOS Settings
Disable TPM and Secure Boot.
Step 3: Disk Spoof Setup (Apex, Rust, PUBG, VALORANT, LoL, Delta Force)
Change the disk serial and install a custom Windows 10. Finish the BIOS update and settings first.
Step 4: Essential Programs
Disable Windows Defender, install the C++ runtime and the spoofer.
Step 5: Spoofer Usage
Change hardware IDs to bypass the hardware ban.
Step 5-1: TPM Spoofer (VALORANT, LoL, Delta Force)
These games also require changing the TPM unique ID after the spoofer. Skip this if you don't play them.
Step 6: Check Unban
Launch the game to check whether the ban is lifted.
FAQ
Q: Is Disk Spoof mandatory? A: It is required for Apex, Rust, LoL, VALORANT, Delta Force and PUBG (it installs Windows too). For Overwatch 2, Sudden Attack and Escape from Tarkov, remove the game with Revo Uninstaller and use the spoofer; do Disk Spoof only if issues persist.
Q: Can I use Windows 11? A: It is not officially recommended, but you may use it if you want. We cannot guarantee that everything will work.
Q: How long does it take? A: About 1 hour without Disk Spoof, about 2 hours with Disk Spoof.
Q: What happens to my data? A: All data is erased during Disk Spoof. Make sure to back up.
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