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# Setup Process

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Ensure you have downloaded the loader from [Loader Download](/penguinby-docs/predator-cs2/loader-download.md)
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Disable any anti-virus + delete if needed

Use our [Disable Windows Defender](/penguinby-docs/predator-cs2/disable-windows-security.md) to disable windows defender

Disable all anti-cheat drivers - For FACEIT: Launch CMD as admin and write "sc stop faceit" - For VALORANT: Launch CMD as admin and write "sc stop vgc" and then "sc stop vgk"

MAKE SURE you are not using "-vulcan" launch option (we do not support it)

MAKE SURE that the time in your Windows settings is synchronized

MAKE SURE you have the latest version of Steam/other launcher, do a manual update check or reinstall it