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shieldPre-Installation Guide

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Download Microsoft VisualC++

  1. Visit this linkarrow-up-right

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

  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"

  1. Download and Install DControl.

    1. Download Winrararrow-up-right and install it. (This is requrired to extract .rar files)

    2. Download DControlarrow-up-right

    3. Open it and select "Disable Windows Defender

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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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