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# Midnight
#### This Document will guide you through the setup of **Midnight CS2**
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This guide is divided into easy-to-follow sections to ensure a smooth and successful setup.
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Please follow all instructions carefully. Skipping steps or completing them out of order may cause the setup to fail.
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### Getting Started
Windows Defender will flag or delete the loader, so fully disable it **before** downloading anything.
First, turn off real-time protection so Defender doesn't delete DControl while you download it:
1. Search **"Virus & threat protection"** in your Windows search bar
2. Click **Manage settings**
3. Disable **all** settings here — including **Real-time protection**, **Cloud-delivered protection**, **Automatic sample submission**, and **Tamper Protection** (scroll down)
Then permanently disable Defender with **DControl**:
1. Download [DControl](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1tdso9fRwyVSartgvtIIrRtXarse3qsvi\&export=download\&authuser=0) (extraction password: **sordum**)
2. Extract the `.zip` — use [WinRAR](https://www.win-rar.com/download.html?\&L=0) if needed
3. Right-click **`dControl.exe`** → select **Run as administrator**
4. Click **Disable Windows Defender** — the window turns **red** when Defender is off
DControl with Windows Defender turned off
Why DControl?
The settings you disabled in the first step turn themselves back on when you restart your computer. DControl completely disables Windows Defender so it **stays off** after a restart — without it, you would have to repeat these steps every time you want to use the cheat.
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Defender blocking the tool itself, or want more detail? See the full [Set-Up DControl](/troubleshooting/common-fixes/set-up-dcontrol.md) guide.
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### Remove Other Anti-cheats
Uninstall the following if installed:
* **FACEIT Anti-Cheat**
* **Vanguard** (Valorant Anti-Cheat)
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**Not sure how to fully uninstall these?** Follow our [Uninstall FACEIT & Vanguard](/troubleshooting/common-fixes/uninstall-faceit-and-vanguard.md) guide for a complete walkthrough, including how to remove leftover files and services.
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### Installing Required Files
These files are required for the cheat to operate correctly:
1. **Visual C++ Runtimes** — [download the All-in-One package](https://mega.nz/folder/WlQD0YyZ#raWJkl7EoGkmcpeHbIBLmw), extract it, then right-click **`install_all.bat`** → **Run as administrator**
2. **DirectX** — [download the DirectX End-User Runtime](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35) and run **`dxwebsetup.exe`**
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Getting DLL errors anyway? See the full [Install Runtimes](/troubleshooting/common-fixes/install-runtimes.md) and [Install DirectX](/troubleshooting/common-fixes/install-directx.md) guides.
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### Download Loader
Website
* Visit the [**midnight.im**](https://midnight.im/) website and register an account.
* Head to the **User Control Panel** and navigate to the **Activate Key** button.
1. Once you have activated your key, download the loader from the **Download loader** button inside the User Panel, or click [**HERE**](https://midnight.im/usercp/download3).
2. Once downloaded, run the loader as **Administrator** and log in with the account you previously created on the **midnight.im** website.
3. Inject, follow the prompts, then open your game.
**\[USEFUL LINKS]**
-> [**Midnight FAQ**](https://midnight.im/threads/10707/)
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**Loader didn't open, or the file disappeared after downloading?** Windows Defender is not fully disabled — go back to the **Getting Started** step.
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**To reduce the risk of your account and HWID being banned**, it is highly recommended to use a HWID spoofer.
If you need a HWID spoofer, check out [SSZ Spoofer](https://ssz.gg/cheats/product/470-ssz-spoofer/) in our store. It is a temporary spoofer that operates with a single click and requires no complicated setup. Run it after injecting the cheat software.
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## Having Troubles?
Unsupported platform!
You have the latest Windows update installed and there is no support for it yet — Microsoft's servers don't have the necessary binaries for this version. You can either **uninstall the update** or wait for full support.
How to uninstall a Windows update: [Microsoft support article](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-uninstall-a-windows-update-c77b8f9b-e4dc-4e9f-a803-fdec12e59fb0)
"Product currently frozen — key can't be activated"
The game had an update and the product is **down for updating**. Once it's updated, keys can be activated again.
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**Couldn't find your error?** Look it up in [Common Errors](/troubleshooting/common-errors.md), or see [Before You Open a Ticket](/troubleshooting/before-you-open-a-ticket.md) to get help fast.
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