# Stern

## Please follow the [<mark style="color:blue;">PC setup Guide</mark>](https://docs.midnight-market.ca/home/pc-setup/disabling-windows-defender-secure-boot-and-uac)

## [Download loader](https://gofile.io/d/x9tgAD)

> **Important:** Run the loader as **Administrator** *before launching the game*.

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### BIOS Settings (Do This First!)

1. **Disable Secure Boot** in BIOS
   * Depending on your PC, search online for instructions on how to turn it off/on.
2. **Enable Virtualization** in BIOS
   * Depending on your PC, search online for instructions on how to enable/disable it.

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### Loader Guide

1. Set your game to **windowed** or **borderless** mode and close game.
2. Run the loader as **Admin**, paste your key, and press **Enter**.
3. After login, the loader will display: **HYPERVISOR NOT LOADED – Want to restart computer?** Press YES.
4. Your computer will restart.
5. Open the loader again, and when it says **Run Game**, you can launch the game.

> Press **End key** to open the in-game menu.


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