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# Preparing PC

Complete these steps **before** launching the loader. Skipping any step is the most common cause of issues.

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## Disable Windows Defender

> **Windows Defender must be disabled every single time before launching.** It resets automatically after each reboot.

1. Download [DControl](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1jxmKjN820qP_cLZLgbeBi-aP5DUbROle\&export=download\&authuser=0)
2. Extract the archive with password: **sordum**
3. Run **DControl.exe**
4. Click **Disable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection**
5. Verify it shows as disabled in Windows Security

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## Install Required Components

These are **mandatory** for the loader to function.

**Visual C++ Redistributable (2015–2022)**

* [Download x64](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe) — recommended
* [Download x86](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe)

**DirectX End-User Runtime**

* [Download DirectX](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35)

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## Remove Conflicting Software

> These must be **completely uninstalled** — simply closing them is not enough.

* FACEIT Anti-Cheat
* Any third-party antivirus: Avast, Kaspersky, McAfee, ESET, Bitdefender, Norton, or similar

If FACEIT AC or any third-party antivirus remains installed, the loader **will not work** regardless of other settings.

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## BIOS Settings

Two settings must be configured in BIOS before the loader will work.

### Enable Virtualization

1. Restart your PC and enter BIOS (usually **F2**, **F10**, **DEL**, or **ESC** during startup)
2. Find the **Virtualization** or **VT-x** setting
3. Set it to **Enabled**
4. Save and exit BIOS

### Disable Secure Boot

> ⚠️ **Secure Boot must be disabled.** The loader will not function with Secure Boot enabled.

1. Enter BIOS (same keys as above)
2. Navigate to **Boot** or **Security** tab
3. Find **Secure Boot** and set it to **Disabled**
4. Save and exit BIOS

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Once all steps are complete, proceed to **Launching Cheat**.


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