# Windows Pre Configuration

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NOTE: As mentioned in the start tab, our products only work on Windows 10 version 22H2 and below. If you're running a version higher than 22H2, make sure to downgrade to 22H2. 

If you're unsure how to downgrade, please contact the support team on our Discord server.
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How to make sure Secure Boot is off? WIN+R , type MSINFO32, click Enter. And you will see Secure boot is off right here :

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How to make sure TPM is off WIN+R , type tpm.msc and click enter, Should say : Compatible TPM cannot be found.

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## After you've checked this, make sure to disable your AntiVirus, Windows Updates, Windows Smart Screen and Core Isolation.

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**Open Windows Security Settings**

* Press `Windows + I` to open **Settings**.
* Go to **Privacy & Security** > **Windows Security**.
* Click on **Virus & Threat Protection**.
* Under the **Virus & Threat Protection Settings**, click **Manage settings**.
* Turn off **Real-time protection and Tamper protection**. \
  This will temporarily disable Windows Defender.

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To completely disable Windows Defender, follow the steps above. Then, download dControl from the file below, extract the entire folder to your desktop, and run **DControl.exe** as an administrator. After that, click the 'Disable Windows Defender' button.
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**Disable Windows Updates**

* **Download Windows Update Blocker** using the link below
* **Unzip** the downloaded files
* **Run Wub\_x64.exe**
* Use the tool to **disable Windows Updates** and click **Apply Now**

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Keep <mark style="background-color:blue;">**Protect Services Settings**</mark> enabled

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* **Open Windows Security**:
  * Press `Windows + I` to open **Settings**.
  * Go to **Privacy & Security** > **Windows Security**.
  * Click on **App & Browser Control**.
* **Disable SmartScreen**:
  * Under **Reputation-based protection settings**, click on **Reputation-based protection settings**.
  * Turn off **Check apps and files**.
  * Turn off **SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge** and **SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps**, if needed.
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* **Open Windows Security**:
  * Press `Windows + I` to open **Settings**.
  * Go to **Privacy & Security** > **Windows Security**.
  * Click on **Device Security**.
* **Disable Core Isolation**:
  * Under the **Core Isolation** section, click on **Core Isolation Details**.
  * Toggle off **Memory Integrity**.
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## Disable UAC in your Windows <a href="#disable-uac-in-your-windows" id="disable-uac-in-your-windows"></a>

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Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type 'UAC' (User Account Control)\
Then set the slider to the lowest position

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