# Requirements

### 1. Install VC++ and DirectX <a href="#id-4.-install-vc-and-directx" id="id-4.-install-vc-and-directx"></a>

We´ve a bundle of installers to [download](https://stealth-core.com/files/file/20-requirements/), which are required for most tools.

Mostly these tools are already installed on your computer, as most games require these anyways.

But you can execute each of them to make sure its installed.&#x20;

If you start the download, it will extract a few installers. Just click one by one and let it install.

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### 2. Uninstall all Anti-Virus&#x20;

Uninstall all Anti Virus like:

* Norton
* Bitdefender
* Total AV
* McAffee
* Avast
* And so on

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### 2. Disable Windows Defender <a href="#id-2.-disable-windows-defender" id="id-2.-disable-windows-defender"></a>

{% hint style="danger" %} <mark style="color:red;">Deactivating is not enough! You need to use Windows Defender Control or for other Anti-Viruses you need to uninstall it. You can try to just deactivate it, but if something not works uninstall it before opening a ticket.</mark>
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Disable Windows Defender and all other Anti-Viruses.

Download [Windows Defender Control](https://stealth-core.com/files/file/21-windows-defender-control/) and follow the video below.

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:blue;">Password: 1234</mark>
{% endhint %}

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLIjr7FyxZ8>" %}

* [ ] Click on "Disable Windows Defender"

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### 4. Disable Game Mode and GPU Acceleration

Disable [Game Mode](https://windowsreport.com/disable-game-mode/) and [GPU Acceleration ](https://windowsreport.com/hardware-accelerated-gpu-scheduling/)in your Windows Settings.

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### 5. Close any Anti-Cheat

Uninstall these Anti-Cheats if installed:

* Vanguard
* FaceIT
* ESEA

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### 6. Disable Memory Integrity

* Select Start , enter ‘Core Isolation’ in the taskbar, and select Core Isolation from the list of results to open the Windows security app.
* On the Core isolation page, turn off the toggle for Memory integrity. You might need to restart your device.<br>

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### 7. Update your GPU

Update your GPU Driver via Nvidia GeForce Experience or if you use AMD Auto-detect and Install tool

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### 10. Configure Bios

While bootup you´ve to go into your BIOS to make a small change.\
This you can archive by pressing a specific key while the system is booting up.\
Most common is DEL or F2, but here are some Hotkeys for some Mainboards:

* **ASRock:** F2 or DEL
* **ASUS:** F2 for all PCs, F2 or DEL for Motherboards
* **Acer:** F2 or DEL
* **Dell:** F2 or F12
* **ECS:** DEL
* **Gigabyte / Aorus:** F2 or DEL
* **HP:** F10
* **Lenovo (Consumer Laptops):** F2 or Fn + F2
* **Lenovo (Desktops):** F1
* **Lenovo (ThinkPads):** Enter then F1.
* **MSI:** DEL for motherboards and PCs
* **Microsoft Surface Tablets:** Press and hold volume up button.
* **Origin PC:** F2
* **Samsung:** F2
* **Toshiba:** F2
* **Zotac:** DEL

When you´re inside the BIOS please make these changes depending on your BIOS:

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{% tab title="INTEL CPU" %}

* ENABLE VT-x / VT-d (CPU Virtualization) in your BIOS
* DISABLE Secure Boot
* DISABLE CSM Support (or switch CSM to UEFI)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="AMD CPU" %}

* ENABLE SVM (CPU Virtualization) in your BIOS
* DISABLE Secure Boot
* DISABLE CSM Support (or switch CSM to UEFI)
  {% endtab %}
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