# Setup Guide

## Introduction

This product is an external cheat. Read more about cheat types here - [Types of Cheats](/learn/resources/types-of-cheats.md)

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**Never** use game accounts you care about with cheats. Always use alternate accounts.
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## Setup Guide

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Do **not** skip steps. Our products are **only** compatible with official builds of Windows 10 & 11. If you need to reinstall Windows, see [Clean Windows Install](/learn/resources/windows-10-and-11-guides/clean-windows-install.md)
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### 1. Preparing Windows

* Update your video card (GPU) drivers:
  * [NVIDIA GPU drivers](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/)
  * or [AMD GPU drivers](https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html)
* Download & install:
  * Microsoft [Visual C++ Redistributables](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#latest-microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-version)
  * Microsoft [.NET framework](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download) (v8.0) & [.NET framework](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer) (v4.8.1)
  * Microsoft [DirectX End-User Runtimes](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35)

### 2. Removing Antivirus & Anti-cheat

* Uninstall all third-party [antivirus software](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]
* Uninstall all third-party [anti-cheat software](#user-content-fn-2)[^2]

<figure><img src="/files/i3opCG1oyfzbCKmHJHx5" alt="" width="347"><figcaption><p>For example, Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat.</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Do not uninstall** Easy Anti-cheat (EAC) or BattlEye.
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### 3. Disable the Vulnerable Driver Blocklist

* Download the Turn OFF Windows Vulnerable Driver Blocklist registry file below
  * Extract[^3] the contents of the .ZIP archive to the desktop or a folder
  * Run the .REG file -> click `Yes`
  * Reboot the PC

<figure><img src="/files/JEGbqmu5gHLuoEKtiu7Z" alt="" width="419"><figcaption><p>The prompt for the Turn OFF Vulnerable Driver Blocklist registry file.</p></figcaption></figure>

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Some users have reported that the Vulnerable Driver Blocklist will be re-enabled after a PC reboot. Always check this before using this product.
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### 4. Disable Security Settings

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Disable security settings, including real-time protection, tamper protection, and memory integrity.
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#### Download Sordum Defender Control

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If the link below does not work, download from the [**official site here.**](https://www.sordum.org/9480/defender-control-v2-1/)
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Sordum Defender Control
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### 5. Install RivaTuner

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If the link below does not work, download from the [**official site here.**](https://www.guru3d.com/download/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download/)
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* download and install RivaTuner
* Launch RivaTuner

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### 6. Preparing the Game

* Launch the game
  * change video settings to `borderless windowed mode` or `windowed mode`
  * verify the game's resolution matches the [monitor's display resolution](ms-settings:display)
  * save any changes
  * close the game

### 7. Preparing the Loader

* Download the loader file from [your order](https://account.dexa.im/orders)
* Extract[^3] the contents of the .ZIP archive to the desktop or a folder
* Right-click -> `run as administrator` on the loader[^4] file

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This loader uses a generated account and password rather than a license key, as typically seen with most other products.
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<figure><img src="/files/k5VLWBSjAaNiQyv3J4G2" alt="" width="263"><figcaption><p>The loader login screen.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Check [your order](https://account.dexa.im/orders)
* Copy the [`username:password`](#user-content-fn-5)[^5] from the `license key` button
* Paste the `username` in the `enter login` field
* Paste the `password` in the `enter password` field
* Click **log-in ->**

<figure><img src="/files/FQrcm7MOk6xfzLZBgcuG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Choose **Apex Legends** -> click **Load product**

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Use the built-in spoofer at your own risk. We do **not** recommend it.
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* You will see:

<figure><img src="/files/LJLv28RpxmT3kDUHiHgu" alt=""><figcaption><p>VERTEX is ready.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Launch the game.

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Setup complete!
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## Need help with bans, VPNs, spoofers & more?

Take a look at our Resources page:

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[^1]: For example: AVAST, AVG, McAfee, Malwarebytes, etc.

[^2]: For example: Riot Vanguard, ESEA, FACEIT, etc.

[^3]: Drag and drop or right click -> extract

[^4]: Depending on the product, **this is usually a .exe or a .bat file named "loader.exe."**

    In some cases, these files may be random characters/numbers.

[^5]: We deliver product information for this product in the form of `username : password`.&#x20;

    Copy the `username` to the `username` field and the `password` to the `password` field in the loader. Do not include the colon (:).


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