# Common bugs & fixes

### The Essential Troubleshooting

* Restart your computer and simply retry again.
* Install Microsoft Visual C++ by visiting <https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe>.
* Completely disable Windows Defender by using the tool available at <https://www.sordum.org/9480/defender-control-v2-1>.
* Uninstall any other antivirus software, including Windows Defender.
* Uninstall FaceIt, Vanguard, ESEA (anticheats which always run in background).
* Disable any overclocking and remove applications like MSI Afterburner.
* Reset BIOS settings to default if needed.
* Ensure that Secure Boot is disabled in the BIOS settings.
* Disable Memory Integrity in Windows Device Security - Core isolation.
* Ensure that Windows is up to date (Windows 11 is recommended).
* Still not working after all there steps?
* Only after completing all the steps should you consider a fresh Windows reinstallation. In that case, reinstall from a USB stick, not from Windows Settings, while keeping your files.

### Loader startup errors (0xR / 0xD / 0xI) or infinite loading

* Follow the essential troubleshooting steps mentioned above.
* Try starting the loader with and without a VPN.
* If not using a VPN or if the issue persists, disable any other VPN services and try using free Cloudflare VPN (download from <https://1.1.1.1/>).&#x20;
* Attempt connecting from another network or using a different connection spot (e.g., tethering from your phone).

### Overlay disappears or does not show

* Follow the essential troubleshooting steps mentioned above.&#x20;
* Set the game to Borderless mode instead of Fullscreen.&#x20;
* Disable any other overlays, such as NVIDIA Geforce, Discord, Medal, Benchmarking tools.&#x20;
* Disable GPU acceleration in Windows Settings.&#x20;
* Disable Game Mode in Windows Settings.&#x20;
* Reinstall and update your GPU software and drivers.
* Try launching the game from the launcher instead of a desktop shortcut.&#x20;
* Avoid disabling the watermark (in the misc tab).&#x20;

### Laggy overlay

* Limit the game's FPS until the menu stops lagging.&#x20;
* Lower the game's graphics settings.&#x20;
* Toggle VSYNC on/off in the game settings (For Call of Duty: enable ingame DLSS for NVIDIA or Fidelity for AMD).&#x20;
* Disable Fullscreen Optimizations in the game's .exe properties.&#x20;
* Disable Intel Turbo Boost by adjusting the Maximum Processor State to 99% in Windows Power SettingsOptions.&#x20;
* Reset, reinstall and update your GPU software and drivers.&#x20;
* Avoid recording, screen sharing, or playing videos in the background.&#x20;

### Can't click in the menu

* Do not start the game or launcher as an administrator (Steam, Origin, etc.).&#x20;

### Error (0xC1843): An Antivirus or Anticheat Running

* Identify the problematic software using the provided image (<https://ibb.co/8dLhfNk>).&#x20;
* Uninstall the problematic software from the Programs installed section in Windows.&#x20;
* If unable to uninstall, open Command Prompt as an administrator and enter the following command, replacing "vgk" with the appropriate software name: sc stop vgk sc delete vgk

### ESP shifted not feat with players / specific screen resolutions&#x20;

* Set your game to display on only one screen.&#x20;
* Ensure that the game resolution is set to 16:9 (ultra-wide screens with a 21:9 aspect ratio are not supported).&#x20;
* Ensure that the game is set to borderless mode.&#x20;

### Aimbot not working / slow

* Uninstall any mouse software, such as Ghub or Razer Synapse, and try again.&#x20;

### Aimbot is too slow ?&#x20;

* Aimbot sensitivity depends on mouse sensitivity. Lower the sensitivity if the aimbot is not accurate.
