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# BASIC PC REQUIREMENTS

## <mark style="color:blue;">BASIC PC REQUIREMENTS</mark>

This is our basic PC Requirements in order to run our software. There is more guidance to help you further if standard PC requirements do not work or you have a certain issue.

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## 🔄 Update Drivers:

Download **Driver Booster** and install all outdated drivers using the link below:\
[Download iObit Driver Booster](https://www.iobit.com/en/driver-booster.php)

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## Windows Security Setup

### 1. Open Windows Security:

* Type **"Windows Security"** in your Windows taskbar search bar and press Enter.
* You will see a screen similar to the one below (it may differ slightly between Windows 10 and Windows 11):

![Windows Security Home](https://i.imgur.com/Ul9tyto.png)

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### 2. Navigate to Virus & Threat Protection:

* Click on **Virus & Threat Protection**. You will see this screen:

![Virus & Threat Protection](https://i.imgur.com/1lMPLXC.png)

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### 3. Manage Virus & Threat Protection Settings:

* Under **Virus & Threat Protection Settings**, click on **Manage Settings**. You will then see this screen:

![Manage Settings](https://i.imgur.com/OpXGZpr.png)

* Turn off **Real-Time Protection** and all other options listed below.

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### 4. Download Defender Control:

* You will need to disable **Windows Defender**. Use **Defender Control**, which you can download from [here](https://www.sordum.org/downloads/?st-defender-control) (Password: `sordum`).
* Once you open Defender Control, you will see the following screen:

![Defender Control Main](https://i.imgur.com/TiPoJ0l.png)

* Click **Disable Windows Defender** (you can re-enable it later if needed).

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### 5. Verify Defender Status:

* After disabling Defender, the status should turn **Red**, as shown below:

![Defender Disabled](https://i.imgur.com/8R6R6Wd.png)

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### 6. Disable Firewalls:

* Back in **Windows Security**, go to **Firewalls & Network Protection**. You will see this screen:

![Firewalls](https://i.imgur.com/O04PevD.png)

* Turn off all three firewalls.

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### 7. Adjust App & Browser Control:

* Go to **App & Browser Control** and turn off all options in this section:

![App & Browser Control](https://i.imgur.com/mE0DmyR.png)

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### 8. Disable Core Isolation:

* Navigate to **Device Security** and disable **Core Isolation**, as shown below:

![Core Isolation](https://i.imgur.com/i7egZoC.png)

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By following these steps, you will ensure that your system is properly configured for running our software smoothly. If you encounter any issues, please contact our support team for assistance.