> 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/rust/oxide/setup-guide.md).

# 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 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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### 4. 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

<figure><img src="/files/Q6ZJQ5iRHsKI5WTGRTZB" alt="" width="450"><figcaption><p>Choose the UEFI Firmware Settings option.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 5. Disable Secure Boot

* Locate the setting named *Secure Boot*, typically located in *Advanced* or *Boot* menus
* Disable Secure Boot
  * sometimes, Secure Boot may have boot keys or secure keys; you can (in most cases) delete these keys, and then disable secure boot
  * you cannot disable secure boot with keys active; you must delete them first to modify the secure boot state

<figure><img src="/files/6pMMV3FRg6aHKcrXVUnX" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of the ASUS BIOS.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 6. Finishing up in BIOS

* Save changes and exit BIOS (typically, press F10 to save changes & reboot)
* Reboot the PC

### 7. 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

### 9. Setup SteelSeries Moments

The OXIDE loader utilizes SteelSeries Moments to inject and interact with Rust.

* [Sign up or log in](https://steelseries.com/signup) to SteelSeries
* Download & install [SteelSeries Moments](https://steelseries.com/gg/moments/download)

### 10. Preparing the Loader

* Head over to the [client panel](https://dexa.im/oxide-loader)
* Check [your order](https://account.dexa.im/orders) and paste your `license key` in the `enter license` field
* Click the `request loader install` button

<figure><img src="/files/mukHjrxFHTh5lv3mnXeR" alt="" width="492"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Right-click -> `run as administrator` on the loader[^3] file
* Register an account or log in to the loader
* After logging in, click Rust
* Click `Inject`
  * the loader will now wait for SteelSeries Moments to be open if it is not already open
  * at this stage, the loader may prompt you to reboot the PC
  * after the reboot completes, run the loader again, inject the Rust cheat
  * at the Injection Successful popup, (if applicable) use [your spoofer](https://dexa.im/products/hardware-spoofer) to spoof at this step
    * close the spoofer when finished spoofing

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This product uses the DEX-D[^4] loader.
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<figure><img src="/files/YHNkLycucvkd5rAtW2ZZ" alt="" width="548"><figcaption><p>The DEX-D loader.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Open Rust
* Press `INS` on the keyboard
* The menu will appear.

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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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## Rust Bans

Rust issues more complex bans compared to other games. We have a detailed ban guide for Rust here:

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

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

[^3]: 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.

[^4]: The DEX-D loader is used with our Rust product only at this time.


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