📒Universal Guide

The ultimate guide to prepare your machine for cheating

Virtualization Setup

- Enable hardware virtualization in BIOS settings

MANDATORY: Complete this step even if virtualization appears enabled. This ensures proper system configuration.

Check Current Status

1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)

2. Click the Performance tab

3. Check if "Virtualization" shows as "Enabled"

4. Proceed with BIOS configuration regardless of current status

Intel Processor Setup

1. Restart computer and enter BIOS (F2, F12, or Delete during startup)

2. Navigate to Advanced settings

3. Find CPU Configuration or Processor settings

4. Enable "Intel Virtualization Technology" or "Intel VT-x"

5. Save changes and exit BIOS

AMD Processor Setup

1. Enter BIOS settings during system startup

2. Navigate to Advanced settings

3. Find CPU Configuration or Processor settings

4. Enable "SVM Mode" or "AMD Virtualization"

5. Save changes and exit BIOS

Note: BIOS interfaces vary by manufacturer. Look for similar virtualization options if exact names differ.

Hyper-V Configuration

- Disable Windows Hyper-V service

MANDATORY: Execute these commands even if Hyper-V is not currently installed or active.

1. Right-click Start button, select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)"

2. Confirm User Account Control prompt

3. Execute first command:

   • bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off - (command)

4. Press Enter and wait for completion

5. Execute second command:

   • Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V-All - (command)

6. Press Enter and wait for completion

7. Restart your computer

Normal Behavior: Error message about "Microsoft-Hyper-V-All is unknown" is expected and not a problem.

Memory Integrity

- Disable Windows core isolation features

MANDATORY: Disable Memory Integrity even if not experiencing current issues.

1. Open Windows Security (search in Start menu)

2. Click "Device Security"

3. Click "Core Isolation Details"

4. Turn OFF "Memory Integrity"

5. Restart your computer immediately

Error 202 Fix

- Disable Vulnerable Driver Blocklist

MANDATORY: Apply this registry fix preventively, even without Error 202.

1. Right-click Start button, select "Command Prompt (Admin)"

2. Confirm User Account Control prompt

3. Execute the registry command:

   • reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CI\Config /v VulnerableDriverBlocklistEnable /t REG_DWORD /d 0x000000 (command)

4. Type "y" or "yes" when prompted

5. Restart your computer

If Access Denied Error Occurs :

net user administrator /active:yes 

Then retry the registry command.

Antivirus Management

- Configure or remove security software

MANDATORY: Configure antivirus settings as specified, regardless of current behavior.

Remove Third-Party Antivirus

1. Open Windows Settings → Apps

2. Find any third-party antivirus software

3. Uninstall all antivirus programs

4. Restart after removal

Windows Security Configuration

Windows 10:

1. Download Defender Control from Sordum

2. Extract with password: sordum

3. Run as administrator

4. Disable Windows Defender completely

Windows 11:

1. Download Defender Control from this link https://mega.nz/folder/bcdjiALS#uMp8vkLYPlK5GXVSgN4RWA

Anti-Cheat Removal

- Remove gaming anti-cheat systems

MANDATORY: Remove anti-cheat software even if not actively gaming. These systems interfere with normal operations.

Standard Anti-Cheat (Easy Anti-Cheat)

1. Press Win+R, type "msconfig"

2. Go to Services tab

3. Check "Hide all Microsoft services"

4. Disable any Easy Anti-Cheat services

5. Apply and restart

Invasive Systems (Complete Removal Required)

These systems MUST be completely uninstalled:

Riot Vanguard (Valorant)
ESEA Client
FaceIT Anti-Cheat

1. Open Windows Settings → Apps

2. Find and uninstall each anti-cheat system

3. Restart after each removal

4. Verify complete removal

Visual C++ Libraries

- Install required runtime dependencies

MANDATORY: Install Visual C++ Redistributables even if system appears functional.

https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/

1. Download the Visual C++ Redistributables All-in-One package from the link above

2. Extract to accessible location

3. Run the installer as administrator

4. Allow installation to complete fully

5. Do not interrupt the process

6. Restart system after completion

Common Issue Resolution

- Solutions for frequent problems

DirectX Crashes

1. Open Registry Editor as administrator

2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectX

3. Delete the entire DirectX folder

4. Restart computer

5. Reinstall DirectX from Microsoft

Blue Screen (BSOD) Fixes

1. Open Registry Editor as administrator

2. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management

3. Create DWORD: FeatureSettingsOverride = 3

4. Create DWORD: FeatureSettingsOverrideMask = 3

5. Restart computer

Authentication Issues

- "Key Not Found" Error:

1. Connect to VPN (ProtonVPN or WARP | free options)

2. Download latest version from gritshop.us

3. Try different network

4. Verify subscription status on the official site

Server Connection Errors:

1. Check for maintenance announcements on Grit Status

2. Use VPN connection

3. Update to latest version from official site

4. Wait 15-30 minutes and retry

Loader Crashes

- Startup Crashes:

1. Enable VPN before launching

2. Sync system date/time

3. Try different network

4. Re-download from official source

5. Restart system

Injection Crashes:

1. Repeat all setup steps

2. Restart system

3. Verify extraction from zip

4. Run as administrator

5. Disable all overlays

Game Dev Errors (6456, 6067, 6068)

1. Disable ALL overlays (Discord, GeForce, Medal, etc.)

2. Disable Secure Boot in BIOS

3. Set game to Windowed or Fullscreen Windowed

4. Reinstall Visual C++ Redistributables

5. Stay focused on game during injection

6. Inject at character screen, not main menu