Alors ça c'est fou mais fallait s'y attendre... Un joueur allemand a acheté un processeur Ryzen 7 5800X3D d'occasion (lien affilié), l'a monté dans son PC, puis a lancé Valorant ! Selon ce qu'il explique sur Reddit, il s'est alors fait virer du jeu de Riot dès le tout premier lancement ! Problème de compte ? Que nenni ! En fait il s'est fait dégagé à cause du processeur car son premier propriétaire était un tricheur !

D'après Heise , le support de Riot lui a bien confirmé que l'ancien propriétaire trichait. Du coup, le CPU s'est retrouvé sur une liste noire chez eux, ainsi que la carte mère et le stockage. Et bien sûr, on peut venir chialer au support, Riot ne retirera pas ce matériel banni de ses listes à la main. Sans parler du fait que le blocage est global pour tous les jeux PC de l'éditeur comme League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra et 2XKO.

Ce type de sanction vise donc les composants physiques de la machine, en plus du compte et malheureusement, tout autre compte qui s'y connecte est donc instantanément bloqué sur cet appareil et banni puisque le système suppose qu'il s'agit là d'une tentative de contournement. Pour votre culture G, sachez que l'erreur qui s'affiche s'appelle VAN 152, et réinstaller le jeu n'y changera rien.

Reste maintenant à savoir comment Riot reconnaît un processeur précis... L'identifiant qu'un CPU remonte à Windows ne donne que son modèle, donc un 5800X3D ressemble à n'importe quel autre 5800X3D mais il est possible que le système anti triche extrapole une empreinte à partir du comportement électrique de la puce (fréquences, tensions), ou récupère les identifiants inscrits dans le TPM .

La seconde option me semble la plus logique, car sur un Ryzen, le TPM n'est pas une puce à part. C'est plutôt un firmware, le fTPM, intégré au processeur, et Riot exige un TPM firmware pour les comptes sous restriction. Ça ne prouve pas encore qu'il s'en servent pour identifier le matériel, en 2021 PC Gamer expliquait que le TPM empêcherait un tricheur Valorant banni de se refaire un identifiant matériel tout neuf, donc ça se tiendrait...

Alors faut-il pour autant fuir le matériel d'occasion ?

Je ne pense pas qu'il faille flipper non plus parce que ce cas de figure semble extrêmement rare. Tous les tricheurs ne se font pas choper, et tous les tricheurs ne vendent pas leur matériel en occaz... Mais le risque n'est pas nul et il n'y a pas vraiment moyen de savoir si une pièce a été marquée, sauf si le vendeur-tricheur le dit.

Bref, si vous voyez apparaître un VAN 152 juste après avoir installé du matos d'occasion, n'allez surtout pas tester le jeu avec un autre compte car il serait lui aussi banni. Vaut mieux ouvrir un ticket pour demander une réévaluation à Riot qui apparemment a prévu le coup mais sans toutefois le garantir... La preuve avec notre joueur allemand qui s'est fait jeter par le support... J'ignore comment ça s'est fini pour lui mais vu la médiatisation de toute cette affaire, j'espère que Riot a fait un geste !

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High CPU usage is a problem all Windows users should try to avoid. It often leads to reduced performance and system crashes. On Windows 11, the Shell Infrastructure Host high CPU usage is quite common.

In fact, for some users, the Shell Infracture Host may use as much as 60 to 90% of CPU power. In this guide, we explore causes and top fixes. Follow along.

What is Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure Host?

Before going into fixes, you should know that Shell Infrastructure Host is not a virus but a useful Windows process. It handles UI elements such as window transparency, the Start Menu layout, and the desktop background slideshow.

This process also controls animations and transitions within the Windows interface. It also integrates with the Shell Experience Host to control search functionalities and context menus.

However, its resource usage may sometimes fluctuate and cause CPU spikes. The solutions below will come in handy.

How to Fix Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure Host High CPU Usage

1. Close Open Windows and Apps

Shell Infrastructure Host is a process that is linked to the rendering of UI features like transparency. If you have so many open windows or applications that require this feature, you should close them to reduce the need for the process.

2. End the sihost.exe Process

An easy way to fix the high CPU usage is by ending the sihost.exe process. However, you should note that this process performs some key functions like:

• Managing your desktop icons and layout.
• Handling the Start Menu and taskbar.
• Rendering certain types of windows and UI elements.
• Handling thumbnail preview generation.
• Displaying desktop notifications.

When you disable it, it affects some of these UI functions. Follow the steps below to end the process.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.

2. Click the Details tab, click sihost.exe, and click the End task option. You may need to pause Task Manager updates to find this process.

3. Restart the Computer

High CPU usage means the computer is running more tasks than it should be. One quick resolution is a reboot. When you restart your computer, all processes are shut down, and all running apps are closed.

On restart, you should prioritize and open only the needed applications. If you still notice Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure Host high CPU usage, you may try other solutions.

4. Change to a Static Desktop Background

The Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure is essential in rendering animated backgrounds. If you are using one, you should expect the process to always draw on CPU resources. You may curb this by switching to a static background. Follow the steps below.

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.

2. Click Personalization on the left pane, then click Background on the right.

3. Set Personalize your background to Picture.

5. Run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter

Windows 11 comes with several troubleshooters. The system maintenance troubleshooter will help fix daily maintenance issues. These include minor cases of high CPU usage caused by the Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure Host. You may run this tool with the steps below.

1. Press Windows + R to open the run dialog.

2. Type cmd and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

3. Type the command below and hit Enter to launch the troubleshooter.

msdt.exe -id MaintenanceDiagnostic

4. Click Next and follow the wizard to complete the troubleshooting.

6. Update Windows

An outdated operating system is the cause of many resource management problems you may encounter on your device. When you update your computer, you will get bug fixes that can correct the Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure Host high CPU usage.

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app, then click the Windows Update option on the left pane and the Check for Update option on the right.

2. Download any available update and restart the computer.

7. Run the DISM and SFC Scans

On Windows 11, you may run the DISM and SFC scans to fix file corruption within the system and installation. This is a valid fix because when some essential files are corrupted, the system shows irregular behavior, which may manifest as the Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure Host’s high CPU usage.

1. Launch the Run dialog by pressing Windows + R.

2. Type cmd and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command prompt.

3. Type the command below and hit Enter to scan for Image errors.

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

4. Type the command below and hit Enter to fix all discovered image errors.

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

5. Rund the command below to fix corrupted system files on the computer.

sfc /scannow

8. Run a Malware Scan

Running a malware scan will ensure you are not getting high CPU usage due to a program mimicking the Sihost process. It is also another way to ensure viruses that corrupt essential files are eradicated. You may use any reliable antivirus or the built-in Windows Security.

1. Click the Taskbar’s magnifying lens, type security, and select Windows Security.

2. On the left, click Virus & threat protection, then click Scan options on the right.

3. Select Full scan, then click Scan now.

9. Clean Boot the Computer

When you clean boot your computer, you allow it to start with a limited number of services while blocking out third-party applications. This is a good way to isolate triggers of the Windows 11 Shell Infrastructure Host high CPU usage. After clean booting, confirm that the problem is fixed.

Returning to Normal CPU Use

The solutions we have explored will return your computer to normal CPU use. We have written these solutions in order of complexity, so you may walk yourself from top to bottom.

FAQ

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