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# How do I download and install?

#### Preparing Your Computer

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**Important:** Complete these steps **before launching any loader**. Skipping any step is the most common cause of issues.
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#### Step 1: Disable Windows Defender

1. Download **DControl** → [Download](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1jxmKjN820qP_cLZLgbeBi-aP5DUbROle\&export=download\&authuser=0)
2. WinRAR password: **sordum**
3. Open **DControl.exe**
4. Disable **Windows Defender Real-Time Protection**

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**Warning:** Windows Defender must be disabled every time before launching the loader. It resets after reboot.
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#### Step 2: Install Required Components

Make sure the following are installed on your system:

* **Visual C++ Redistributable (2015-2022)** → [Download x64](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe) · [Download x86](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe)
* **DirectX End-User Runtime** → [Download](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35)

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#### Step 3: Remove Conflicting Software

The following must be **fully uninstalled**, not just closed:

* **FACEIT Anti-Cheat**
* Any third-party antivirus (Avast, Kaspersky, McAfee, ESET, Bitdefender, etc.)

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**Do not skip this:** If FACEIT AC or a third-party antivirus is installed, the loader will not work regardless of other settings.
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#### Step 4: Game Graphics Settings

1. Launch the game once without the cheat
2. Go to **Graphics Settings**
3. Set everything to **Low**
4. Close the game completely

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**Tip:** Low graphics settings improve stability and reduce the chance of crashes or freezes during injection.
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**All done.** You're ready to launch the loader. Follow the product-specific launch guide below.
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#### Launching the Escape From Tarkov Cheat

Make sure you've completed the steps above for Preparing Your PC before continuing.

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**Important:** Make sure the game and launcher are fully closed before launching the loader.
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#### Follow these steps

1. Download and run the **loader** → [Download](https://gofile.io/d/ALawtb)
2. Enter your **license key**
3. Wait for the message: **"Please Launch** Escape From Tarkov **And Press F2 In Main Menu"**
4. Launch Escape From Tarkov
5. Once you're in the **lobby**, press **F2** and wait **10-20 seconds**

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#### Controls

| Action            | Key        |
| ----------------- | ---------- |
| Open / Close menu | **Insert** |
| Inject in lobby   | **F2**     |

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Enjoy your game!
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