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Before launching the product, you need to properly configure your computer. Follow these steps carefully to ensure everything works correctly.
1

Disable Windows Defender

Download DControl and disable Windows Defender:

Download DControl

Download DControl from Mega (WinRAR Password: sordum)
  1. Extract the archive using WinRAR (Password: sordum)
  2. Run DControl.exe as Administrator
  3. Turn Windows Defender OFF (real-time protection)
Remember to re-enable Windows Defender after you’re done using the product for your system’s security.
2

Install Required Libraries

Ensure you have Visual C++ Libraries and DirectX installed:

Visual C++ All-in-One

Download and install all Visual C++ Redistributable versions at once.

DirectX End-User Runtime

Install DirectX to ensure graphics compatibility.
If you already have these installed, you can skip this step. Most modern games install these automatically.
3

Remove Third-Party Antivirus Software

Third-party antivirus programs often flag legitimate tools as threats due to their behavior.Commonly conflicting antivirus software:
  • Norton
  • McAfee
  • Kaspersky
  • Avast
  • AVG
  • Bitdefender
You can reinstall your antivirus software after you’re done. Make sure to completely uninstall it - simply disabling may not be enough.
4

Configure Game Display Settings

The product requires a specific display configuration to work properly.
  1. Launch Arc Raiders
  2. Navigate to Settings → Display
  3. Set Display Mode to Borderless Windowed
  4. Apply the changes
Your display mode should now show “Borderless” in the settings menu.

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Verification Checklist

Before proceeding to the next step, verify the following:
Open Windows Security and confirm that Real-time protection is disabled.
Check Programs and Features in Control Panel to verify Visual C++ and DirectX are installed.
Ensure no third-party antivirus is running in the background. Check your system tray for any antivirus icons.
Launch the game briefly to confirm borderless mode is active, then close it completely.
Once all steps are completed, proceed to Launching the Product.