# Pre-Setup Guide

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Before continuing, download [WinRAR](https://www.win-rar.com/fileadmin/winrar-versions/winrar/winrar-x64-720.exe) and install it. This is required to extract `.rar` files.
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### Download Microsoft VisualC++

* [Visit this link](https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/).
* Download VisualC++, then extract the file. Right-click the file, then press **Extract**.
* Run the `Install All` file as administrator.

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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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Do these three actions:

#### 1. Turn off Virus & threat protection

* Open `Virus & threat protection`.
* Click `Manage settings`.
* Turn every option off.
* Make sure `Real-time protection` is off.

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#### 2. Turn off Windows Defender with DControl

* Download [DControl](https://mega.nz/file/hBlikayL#yw6giPaLYe4RMVhjTd7nB2aJ9jzz4lwCvYRCTWupbDg).
* Open it.
* 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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#### 3. Turn off the remaining Windows Security options

Open Windows Security and turn off everything shown below.

**Firewall & network protection**

* Open `Domain network`, `Private network`, and `Public network`.
* Turn the firewall off in all three.

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**App & browser control**

* Set `Smart App Control` to `Off`.
* Turn off:
  * `Check apps and files`
  * `SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge`
  * `SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps`
  * `Phishing protection`

Inside `Phishing protection`, also turn off:

* `Warn me about malicious apps and sites`
* `Warn me about password reuse`
* `Warn me about unsafe password storage`
* `Automatically collect website or app content when additional analysis is needed to help identify security threats`

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When finished, every protection above should show `Off`.
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### Remove Other Anti-Cheats

Uninstall the following if installed:

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

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If a product specifically requires one of these anti-cheats, you can keep it installed. It will be supported
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### Sync Date & Time

* Right-click the clock and click `Adjust date/time`.
* You can also go to `Start > Settings > Time & language > Date & time`.
* Under `Synchronize your clock`, click `Sync now`.

[Direct link to Date & Time settings](ms-settings:dateandtime)

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### Disable Core Isolation

* Download and install: [Here](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1368270037101842462/1489775960508334170/Turn_Core_Isolation_Memory_Integrity_OFF.reg?ex=69d1a57b\&is=69d053fb\&hm=59cc4be6881fdc610058128e0a4f98bc0b43df166cfae4af6cb723a4bc4b56f6&).
* Open it.
* Click `Yes` twice.
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### Microsoft .NET Framework

* Download and install: [Here](https://builds.dotnet.microsoft.com/dotnet/Sdk/10.0.201/dotnet-sdk-10.0.201-win-x64.exe).
* Download and install: [Here](https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/7/1/1718ccc4-6315-4d8e-9543-8e28a4e18c4c/dxwebsetup.exe).
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