> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dexa.im/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dexa.im/non-dma-products/dune-awakening/dust/setup-guide.md). # Setup Guide ## Introduction This product is [kernel-level internal](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] software, which requires you to disable your PC's security features to operate. ### An Important Note {% hint style="danger" %} Using this software online against other human players exposes the PC and/or the account you choose to play on to risk. This may result in account suspensions, bans, HWID bans, etc. **For this reason, we always recommend using an alternate account. Never use your main account when using any of our software.** {% endhint %} Our software is consistently updated to remain undetected and safe to use online. Always check the product status you wish to use before using it. {% hint style="info" %} If you are new to using this kind of software, it is important to understand how bans work. Read more: [Bans](/bans/setup-guide.md) {% endhint %} ## Setup Guide Follow all the steps in the setup guide. **Do not skip steps.** Regardless of whether you have used other cheat software before. ### 1. Preparing Windows * [Run Windows Update](ms-settings:windowsupdate) and install all the latest updates, rebooting the PC and re-checking for updates each time until no further updates are available. * 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-2)[^2] * Uninstall all third-party [anti-cheat software](#user-content-fn-3)[^3] {% hint style="info" %} **Do not uninstall** Easy Anti-cheat (EAC) or BattlEye. {% endhint %} ### 3. Disable Security Settings {% embed url="" %} Disable security settings, including real-time protection, tamper protection, and memory integrity. {% endembed %} #### Download Sordum Defender Control {% hint style="info" %} If the link below does not work, download from the [**official site here.**](https://www.sordum.org/9480/defender-control-v2-1/) {% endhint %} {% file src="/files/Ov91kkLbdYDhaexYJaX0" %} Sordum Defender Control {% endfile %} ### 4. Disable Security Settings * [navigate to Exploit Protection](windowsdefender://exploitprotection/) * set all toggles under System Settings to off by default ### 5. Enter BIOS * Press Start -> type `cmd` -> type `shutdown /r /fw` press `ENTER` * this will reboot the PC and enter the BIOS * if it does not, choose the UEFI Firmware Settings to enter BIOS

Choose the UEFI Firmware Settings option.

### 6. Disable Virtualization * Locate the virtualization enable/disable toggle in the CPU, Advanced, Tweaks, etc. menus. * For Intel CPUs, look for Intel Virtualization, Intel VT-X, etc. * For AMD CPUs, look for SVM mode, AMD-V, etc. * Disable Virtualization

Example of the ASUS BIOS.

### 7. Finishing up in BIOS * Save changes and exit BIOS (typically, press F10 to save changes & reboot) * Reboot the PC ### 8. Preparing the Game * Launch the game * change video settings to `borderless windowed mode` * verify the game's resolution matches the [monitor's display resolution](ms-settings:display) * change the `upscaling method` to `FSR` * change the `frame generation method` to `OFF` * save any changes * close the game ### 12. Preparing the Loader 1. Ensure the game is full closed before running the loader 2. Download the loader file from [your order](https://account.dexa.im/orders) 3. [Extract the loader file](#user-content-fn-4)[^4] directly to your desktop or a folder 4. Right-click -> run as administrator 5. Input your license key from your order -> press ENTER 6. Wait until the loader prompts you to re-enter your key, then input it again. 7. When the loader displays `Press any key to inject when in-game...` 1. Launch the game 8. Once at the main menu, switch back to the loader and press any key to inject 9. Once the injection is successful, press INS to open or close the menu {% hint style="success" %} Setup complete! {% endhint %} ## Need help with bans, VPNs, spoofers & more? Take a look at our Resources page: {% embed url="" %} [^1]: Kernel-level software operates at the core of an operating system. The kernel manages system resources and provides a bridge between software and hardware. [^2]: for example: AVAST, AVG, McAfee, Malwarebytes, etc. [^3]: for example: Valorant Vanguard, ESEA, FACEIT, etc. [^4]: Drag & drop the loader from the `.zip` file you downloaded. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.dexa.im/non-dma-products/dune-awakening/dust/setup-guide.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.