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# SSZ External

#### This Document will guide you through the setup of **SSZ External**

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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

<figure><img src="/files/mYSjNKQPjGNnZyKIuDUc" alt=""><figcaption><p>DControl with Windows Defender turned off</p></figcaption></figure>

<details>

<summary>Why DControl?</summary>

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.

</details>

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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

<a href="https://rustloader.wtf/" class="button primary" data-icon="desktop-arrow-down">Download Loader</a>

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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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### Injection Process

**Step-by-Step Injection**

**1.** Download the loader via the link at the top of this page (or [HERE](https://rustloader.wtf/)).

**2.** Launch as **Administrator**.

**3.** Input your license key.

**4.** Once entered, it will say "Launch overwolf". Download Overwolf [**here**](https://download.overwolf.com/install/Download) and run it.

**5.** Rust will launch automatically as long as Steam is open.

**6.** Press **INSERT** to open/close the menu.
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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?

<details>

<summary><strong>How to uninstall Windows updates</strong></summary>

* **Windows 10:** <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhh80J0iuD0>
* **Windows 11:** <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUf1SXor4i8>

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>NVIDIA USERS ONLY — Failed to enable overlay</strong></summary>

Open **NVIDIA App**, disable the overlay, then re-enable it.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>NVIDIA USERS ONLY — Menu showing up behind the game window</strong></summary>

1. Open the game
2. Open **NVIDIA App** and turn the NVIDIA Overlay **on and off**
3. Close the game
4. Load again

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>RADEON USERS ONLY — Menu not showing up after waiting in main menu for a while</strong></summary>

Open **Overwolf**, go to **"Overlay & Hotkeys"**, enable the **Rust toggle**.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Menu not responding to clicks or inputs</strong></summary>

Make sure the game and Steam are **NOT** being run as Administrator. Also check the game executable's compatibility settings.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Loader closing while loading, without opening the game</strong></summary>

1. Generate a new loader and put it in its own folder
2. Uninstall and reinstall **NVIDIA App** — [download](https://us.download.nvidia.com/nvapp/client/11.0.4.159/NVIDIA_app_v11.0.4.159.exe)
3. Uninstall and reinstall **Overwolf** — [download](https://download.overwolf.com/install/Download)
4. Reinstall **Visual C++ Redistributable** — [download](/troubleshooting/common-fixes/install-runtimes.md)
5. Reinstall **DirectX End-User Runtimes** — [download](/troubleshooting/common-fixes/install-directx.md)
6. Restart your PC

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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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