# Disabling Windows Defender, Secure Boot And UAC

**Disabling Antivirus Software**

**To ensure a smooth installation and operation of the software, it is important to temporarily disable any active antivirus programs. This prevents potential conflicts that may interfere with the installation process or the software’s performance.**

## Preliminary Step: Remove Conflicting Anti-Cheat Programs <a href="#bkmrk-f0-9f-94-b9-preliminary-step-3a" id="bkmrk-f0-9f-94-b9-preliminary-step-3a"></a>

If you have the following anti-cheat programs installed, it is recommended to **uninstall** them, as they are known to cause compatibility issues with many game modifications:

* **Faceit AC** (CS:GO)
* **Vanguard AC** (Valorant)

Removing these programs will help avoid potential disruptions and ensure optimal functionality.

## How to Turn Off Antivirus <a href="#bkmrk-f0-9f-94-a7-how-to-turn-off-an" id="bkmrk-f0-9f-94-a7-how-to-turn-off-an"></a>

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In many cases this isn’t enough, especially for Windows 11. Download this program[ <mark style="color:blue;">here</mark> ](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1jxmKjN820qP_cLZLgbeBi-aP5DUbROle\&export=download\&authuser=0\&confirm=t\&uuid=301f0200-c35f-4310-9859-35476b37c687\&at=AN8xHoocAVXjh1t8XKm9alJvcXeG%3A1756270556011)(make sure WinRAR is installed)(Password is sordum). Afterwards, click the button **“Disable Windows Defender.”**

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Afterwards it should look like this.&#x20;

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