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# Pre-Setup Guide

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### **Download Microsoft VisualC++**

1. Visit [this link](https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/)
2. Download VisualC++ then extract the file *(right click on the file, and press extract)*
3. Run the "Install\_All" file as adminstrator

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### **Disable Windows Defender**

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<summary>Why do I need to turn off anti virus?</summary>

Windows Security and third-party antivirus services will proactively block "injection" methods. This is a false-positive detection that must be resolved before proceeding.

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1. Disable **Virus & threat protection settings**
   1. Search "Virus & Threat Protection Settings" in your windows search bar
   2. Click "Manage Settings"
   3. Disable all settings here, including "Real-time protection"

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2. Download and Install **DControl.**
   1. Download [Winrar](https://www.win-rar.com/postdownload.html) and install it. *(This is requrired to extract .rar files)*
   2. Download [DControl](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1jxmKjN820qP_cLZLgbeBi-aP5DUbROle\&export=download\&authuser=0) - File passoword is `sordum`
   3. Open it and select "Disable Windows Defender

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<summary>Why do I need to install DControl?</summary>

Windows Defender is designed to automatically re-enable itself after a restart or a period of inactivity. DControl (Windows Defender Control) permanently suppresses these security services to ensure they stay off, saving you the time of re-disabling them every session. It also provides a simple way to toggle protection back on whenever you choose.

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### **Remove Other Anti-Cheats**

Uninstall the following if installed:

* **FACEIT Anti-Cheat**
* **Vanguard** (Valorant Anti-Cheat)

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Note: If you are using a product that specifically requires one of these anti-cheats, you can keep it installed; it will be fully supported.
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