# 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

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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.**
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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.

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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)
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## 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

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Our products do not currently support Windows 11 24H2. Please revert to an older build before proceeding.
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* [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]

<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[^4] 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

* Toggle off [real-time protection](windowsdefender://threatsettings/) (Windows Security -> virus & threat protection)

<figure><img src="/files/cYXaNKMoX3RDkp5apjWd" alt="" width="482"><figcaption><p>Toggle OFF Real-time protection.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Toggle off [Tamper Protection](windowsdefender://threatsettings/) (Windows Security -> virus & threat protection)

<figure><img src="/files/syB90snai0L4RwdbhGol" alt="" width="482"><figcaption><p>Toggle OFF Tamper Protection.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Toggle off [memory integrity](windowsdefender://coreisolation/) (Windows Security -> device security -> core isolation)

<figure><img src="/files/xZd70ERfHWkKo0WrPrOf" alt="" width="482"><figcaption><p>Toggle OFF memory integrity.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Disable Windows Defender using [Sordum Defender Control](https://www.sordum.org/9480/defender-control-v2-1/):
  * Extract the file (drag and drop the folder *out of* the .zip archive)
  * Run dControl.exe as administrator
  * Disable Windows Defender using dControl

<figure><img src="/files/o5LUDPITXiEBdDFUaunB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Defender Control should be red if it ran correctly.</p></figcaption></figure>

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Sordum Defender Control
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### 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

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

### 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

<figure><img src="/files/IB16K2JiviH6zzaMQPvU" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of the ASUS BIOS.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 7. 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>

### 8. Finishing up in BIOS

* Save changes and exit BIOS
* Reboot the PC

### 9. 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

### 10. Preparing the Loader

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This loader is currently written in Chinese. If you prefer, you can set your Windows system language to Simplified Chinese to translate/read the loader status/error messages. We are actively working with our development team to push an English version of this loader as soon as possible.

Changing the system language to Chinese is **not required** to use this product.
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* Download the loader file from [your order](https://account.dexa.im/orders)
* Extract the `DEXAiM-GT.zip` contents directly to your desktop or a folder
* Right-click -> run as administrator on the `Loader.bat`
* Check [your order](https://account.dexa.im/orders)
* Paste the `license key` where the loader states `Key:`

<figure><img src="/files/p6hXX99Z9iOdND1550l1" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>The ASCEND loader.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Click `load`
* 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]: 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: Riot Vanguard, ESEA, FACEIT, etc.

[^4]: Drag and drop or right click -> extract


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