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# How do I download and install?

### **Please follow the steps below to redeem and download BellTower**

### **Requirements:**

* Recommended: make sure you're on the latest windows version
* Make sure your GPU Driver is up to date
* Disable Discord Overlay / Nvidia Overlay / Shadowplay / ReShade / Overwolf
* Uninstall Riva Tuner if you have it installed
* Uninstall FaceIT AC if you have it installed
* Don't use a Custom OS
* Windows App Scaling = 100%

### **Recommended Arc Raiders In-Game Settings**

* These ingame settings (please refer to the screenshots) are confirmed to fix the crash some people have, be sure to follow them, especially to disable NVIDIA Reflex and Frame Generation
* On top of that make sure you dont use Frame Generation / Anti-Lag / Nvidia Reflex or similar in the Nvidia / AMD Control Panel

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### **Disable Windows Defender**

* Press Windows + I to open Windows Settings
* Click Update & Security -> Windows Security -> Virus & threat protection
* Locate the “Virus & threat protection settings” section and click Manage settings.
* Real-time protection > TURN OFF
* Cloud delivered protection > TURN OFF
* Automatic sample submission > TURN OFF
* Tamper protection > TURN OFF

**WinRAR** [**Download WinRAR**](https://www.win-rar.com/download.html?\&L=0) **and install it**

**dControl**

* Download the [Setup Files](https://mega.nz/file/2gZ2gJ7A#vqXmKoKreL8ASsfDDQW1T2xS0mcOt3si3HH6GIroJQE)
* Unzip the downloaded .rar file (Password: 123)
* Unzip dControl.rar (Password: sordum)
* Run dControl.exe as Admin
* Click “Disable Windows Defender”

### **Prepare your System:**

* Run our Auto Setup.exe as Admin and press "Auto Setup"
* Close unused background apps

### **Loader Setup**

* Download both x64 and x86:
* <https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc\\_redist.x86.exe>
* <https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc\\_redist.x64.exe>
* Double click and install both of them \[DO NOT run them as admin!]
* [Download DirectX Runtimes](https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=35)
* Open the DirectX installer and install it
* Restart your PC before you continue

### **Prepare the Game**

* Open Steam always as Admin
* Set your game to Borderless / Fullscreen Windowed
* Disable Frame Generation
* Disable Nvidia Reflex
* Don't use any launch parameters (Right click the game -> properties)
* Close the Game

### **The Loader**

* Visit: <https://cheatsrv.cc/belltower>
* Enter your license key
* Your client is generated specifically for you
* Extract the Loader with WinRAR onto your Desktop or subfolder
* Make sure the Loader is on the same Drive as your Game Installation
* Be sure you don't have any game open
* Open the loader always as Administrator
* Enter your key
* Choose the Product
* Press Load
* Wait till the loader tells you to start your game
* Start the Game

### **Extra Info**

* Menu Key = **INSERT**
* Panic Key = **DELETE**

If you are having issues, please check [Troubleshooting Guide/FAQ](https://realdudesinc.net/faq/BellTower-arc-software-help-faq).

**If you still experience any type of issues, open a ticket in** [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/3cdWxMGhsT)**.**


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