Problems & fixes, Escape From Tarkov

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Launch & crashes

Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
SKY Tarkov Cheat
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
AUTHORITY TRAINER Tarkov Cheat
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
SMG In-Game Radar
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
Spoofer SMG
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
KD Droper Neural Net EFT
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
Cheat VX
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
SMG Chams PLUS Cheat for Tarkov
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
SUGAR ELITE Private Cheat
Loader flashes briefly and disappears on startup — Windows security driver conflict

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support — it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled — the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
Sugar Lite Cheat
Loader hangs during loading or shows MPRC / DPRC error «previous load attempt was unsuccessful»

These errors indicate a previous load did not complete cleanly, or conflicting anticheat software is present on the system.

  • Uninstall Vanguard (Valorant Anti-Cheat) and FaceIt AC if they are installed.
  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click «Search», and wait for it to finish.
  • Perform a full PC restart and make sure Windows Defender is disabled.
  • Launch the loader as Administrator.
SOFT HUB ESP
Tarkov Chams loader flashes briefly and closes without launching

This is a common issue caused by Windows driver security components. Follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg file provided by support , it disables Windows driver signature enforcement. Reboot your PC afterwards.
  • Make sure User Account Control (UAC) is disabled , the loader handles this automatically, but verify it manually if needed.
  • If the issue persists, run sc query vgk, sc query faceit, sc query wdfilter in CMD and send a screenshot to support.
SMG Tarkov Chams
Tarkov cheat crashes the game or causes PC reboot after injection

If the game crashes or your PC reboots after injection, start with a system diagnostic. Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for the scan to finish.

Take a screenshot of the results and send it to support , the developer will use this data to identify the cause and fix the launch issue for your system.

SOFT HUB ESP
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
SMG Tarkov Chams
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
AUTHORITY TRAINER Tarkov Cheat
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
SMG In-Game Radar
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
Spoofer SMG
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
KD Droper Neural Net EFT
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
Cheat VX
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
SMG Chams PLUS Cheat for Tarkov
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
SUGAR ELITE Private Cheat
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup — VPN or Network Manager required

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting the game.
  • If VPN does not help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
Sugar Lite Cheat
Authority cheat crashes game or PC when entering raid or hideout

Switch the game to Borderless Window mode , fullscreen conflicts with the injector.

If crashes persist, repair system files. Open cmd as Administrator and run each command, waiting for it to finish:

  • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  • sfc /scannow

Then reboot. Blue screens on the Terminal map are a known game-side issue unrelated to the cheat.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
SKY loader fails to connect or hangs on loading

This issue is usually caused by network-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN and relaunch the loader.
  • Download the Network Manager utility, run it, select "Find Best IP", wait for the scan to finish, click "Apply", then relaunch the loader.
SKY Tarkov Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
SKY Tarkov Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
AUTHORITY TRAINER Tarkov Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
SMG In-Game Radar
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
Spoofer SMG
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
KD Droper Neural Net EFT
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
Cheat VX
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
SMG Chams PLUS Cheat for Tarkov
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
SUGAR ELITE Private Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in the loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
Sugar Lite Cheat
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

SMG Tarkov Chams
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

SKY Tarkov Cheat
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

AUTHORITY TRAINER Tarkov Cheat
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

SMG In-Game Radar
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

Spoofer SMG
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

KD Droper Neural Net EFT
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

Cheat VX
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

SMG Chams PLUS Cheat for Tarkov
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

SUGAR ELITE Private Cheat
Loader crashes or throws errors on startup — antivirus or Vanguard interfering

The most common cause is third-party antivirus or security software blocking the loader. Completely uninstall 360 Total Security, Vanguard (Valorant anti-cheat — must be uninstalled, not just disabled), and any other third-party antivirus.

After removal: download the Sordum utility (archive password — sordum), run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish. Then reboot your PC and try launching the loader again.

If errors persist, send a screenshot of your installed programs list to support. As a last resort, a clean Windows reinstall resolves the issue.

Sugar Lite Cheat
Kaspersky or another antivirus is blocking the launcher — how to fix?

Third-party antivirus software (especially Kaspersky and Norton) conflicts with the launcher. You need to fully uninstall the antivirus — disabling it is not enough.

  • Uninstall Kaspersky / Norton via "Programs and Features" or the vendor's dedicated removal tool.
  • Restart your PC after uninstalling.
  • Make sure no antivirus components remain in the installed programs list.
  • Windows Defender is sufficient — disable real-time protection temporarily if prompted.
SOFT HUB ESP
Crusader EFT cheat stuck loading or the Next button never appears

Make sure your antivirus is completely removed , including Kaspersky and Windows Defender. Uninstalling from Programs is not enough; remnants can still run in the background. Use the sordum utility (archive password: sordum): download it, launch it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.

If the issue persists, connect a VPN and try again. In Windows Defender settings, disable the reputation-based protection (Trusted Driver or similar option).

Crusader EFT
Hyper-V error when launching Ancient External , how to fix?

The loader requires Hyper-V to be fully disabled and no PIN or password set in Windows sign-in options. First, remove PIN and password: Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options.

Then open PowerShell as Administrator and run the following commands one by one:

  • takeown /F "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe"
  • icacls "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe" /grant *$(([System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).User.Value):F
  • takeown /F "C:\Windows\System32\hvax64.exe"
  • icacls "C:\Windows\System32\hvax64.exe" /grant *$(([System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).User.Value):F
  • del "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe"
  • del "C:\Windows\System32\hvax64.exe"

After running all commands, reboot your PC and launch the loader again.

Ancient External Tarkov Cheat
Faceit AC and Vanguard AC block Tarkov cheat launch even when disabled

Faceit Anticheat and Vanguard (Valorant AC) load before Windows starts at the driver level and block unsigned cheat drivers, even if they appear disabled inside Windows.

You must fully uninstall these programs , disabling them is not enough. Reboot after uninstalling and try launching the loader again.

SMG Tarkov Chams
Blue screen (BSOD) when pressing F2 or enabling the spoofer in SKY

A blue screen when activating the cheat usually indicates a driver conflict. Follow these steps:

  • Apply the win11_driver_OFF.reg file from support and reboot your PC.
  • Disable Core Isolation / Memory Integrity in Windows Security settings.
  • Make sure your Windows version is supported (10 or 11 21H2,23H2).

If BSOD only occurs with the spoofer enabled, try running the cheat without it.

SKY Tarkov Cheat
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

SMG Tarkov Chams
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

SKY Tarkov Cheat
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

AUTHORITY TRAINER Tarkov Cheat
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

SMG In-Game Radar
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

Spoofer SMG
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

KD Droper Neural Net EFT
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

Cheat VX
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

SMG Chams PLUS Cheat for Tarkov
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

SUGAR ELITE Private Cheat
Loader keeps asking to reboot the PC — stuck in a reboot loop

Run a system file repair: open Command Prompt as Administrator and execute two commands — first DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow. After that, make sure Fast Boot is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, then reboot.

If the issue persists, a clean Windows reinstall is required. Use the Pro edition only — Home versions may lack required components for the loader to function correctly.

Sugar Lite Cheat
Launcher file won't download or is blocked by the browser

Some browsers have built-in protection that blocks downloading and running loader executable files.

  • Open browser settings and disable the built-in protection feature (e.g. Protect / Safe Browsing).
  • If the file still won't download from the main server, install the MEGA extension and download via it.
  • Note: each user gets an individual launcher file — it cannot be shared with others.
SOFT HUB ESP
Loader shows an error on startup — do I need a VPN, and what to check in BIOS?

If the loader throws an error on startup, first try connecting a VPN — the VPN is only required during the download and activation stage; once the loader is running you can disconnect it.

If VPN does not help, check the following in BIOS and Windows settings:

  • Secure Boot must be disabled in BIOS.
  • Core Isolation (Memory Integrity) must be disabled. Find it in Windows Security → Device Security → Core Isolation.

After changing these settings, reboot and try launching the loader again.

SOFT HUB ESP
Windows Defender flags the loader as a Trojan — is this normal?

Yes, this is a false positive. The loader is protected with obfuscation and VMProtect — standard anti-reverse-engineering measures that antivirus software often flags as suspicious. The file is safe. Before launching, disable real-time protection in Windows Defender and add the loader folder to exclusions.

SOFT HUB ESP
I launch the loader but the window never appears / loader doesn't open

To diagnose the issue, follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum).
  • Run it, click Search, and wait for the scan to finish.
  • Take a screenshot of the result and send it to support , this allows the team to identify the exact cause.
Ancient External Tarkov Cheat
Loader shows anticheat error on launch or crashes when starting the game

Anticheat errors and loader crashes when starting the game are typically resolved by enabling a VPN. Connect to a VPN, then relaunch the loader and the game.

Also ensure Windows Defender is disabled (e.g. via Defender Control), no third-party antivirus is running, and no unnecessary background software is active.

Covcheg Cheat
Loader window appears but cheat menu does not open after injection

If after injection only the loader window appears and the cheat menu never shows, follow these steps:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum).
  • Run it, click Search, and wait for it to finish.
  • Take a screenshot of the result, then repeat the loader launch procedure.

This clears conflicting processes that prevent the menu from appearing.

Covcheg Cheat
Loader shows update error or connection error when connecting to the server

Restart your computer. If the error persists, re-download the loader from the website and launch the fresh version , this resolves most connection issues after an update.

Medusa LITE Cheat
Loader shows update error or connection error when connecting to the server

Restart your computer. If the error persists, re-download the loader from the website and launch the fresh version , this resolves most connection issues after an update.

Spoofer Medusa
Cheat opens but shows a gray console window and does nothing

The cause is an antivirus blocking the cheat. Fully uninstall all third-party antivirus software (Avast, Kaspersky, etc.) , disabling them is not enough.

After uninstalling, reboot your PC, re-download the cheat, and launch it again.

Covcheg Cheat
Loader connection error or infinite loading on startup

Loader connection errors are usually caused by ISP-level blocking. Try the following steps:

  • Enable a VPN (any country works), launch the loader and click Inject. Once injected successfully, disable the VPN before starting Tarkov.
  • If VPN doesn't help: download the networkmanager.zip utility, run it, select «Find Best IP» and click Apply. Then try launching the loader again.
SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
Browser Radar for Tarkov won't launch / shows 'file corrupted' / PC restarts on startup

Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum). Run it, click the Search button, and wait for the scan to finish.

This resolves conflicts with system components that cause the launcher to fail with a 'file corrupted' error or trigger a PC restart. After the scan completes, try launching the radar again.

Browser Radar
Cheat menu doesn't appear after inject in Escape from Tarkov

If the cheat menu does not appear after inject, download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum). Launch it, click Search and wait for the scan to finish. Take a screenshot of the result and contact support , this helps diagnose process conflicts.

Medusa RAGE Cheat
Checker detects Faceit anticheat even though I uninstalled it

Faceit or VGK service remnants may remain active even after uninstalling the app. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:

  • sc query vgk
  • sc query faceit
  • sc query wdfilter

If any service is not in a STOPPED / not-found state, remove it manually or use the official Faceit uninstaller. Then reboot your PC.

Covcheg Cheat
Crusader EFT crashes when pressing Insert to open the menu in-game

Check that you are using the correct hotkey , in some builds the menu opens with F2, not Insert. Also make sure the game is running in borderless windowed mode, not fullscreen.

If crashes continue, disable HDR in your Windows display settings or in-game. HDR mode conflicts with the injector and causes a crash when the overlay opens.

Crusader EFT
Blank console window on Authority launch , no text appears

The cause is Windows HDR being enabled. Disable HDR in display settings (Settings → System → Display → HDR) and restart the loader.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Network adapter disconnects or PC reboots when launching the cheat

This is expected behavior related to the hardware spoofer. Follow these steps:

  • Open Device Manager, find your network adapter, disable it, wait 10 seconds, then re-enable it.
  • Use the spoofer only after a full PC reboot, not before.
  • You do not need to reset HWID every time unless explicitly required.
SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
Launch error , DirectX not installed

Download and install the latest DirectX package from Microsoft's official site (DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer), reboot, and try launching again.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Loader shows update error or connection error when connecting to the server

Restart your computer. If the error persists, re-download the loader from the website and launch the fresh version , this resolves most connection issues after a cheat update.

Medusa RAGE Cheat
"Error loading vul driver" error when injecting SKY

Apply the win_driver_OFF.reg registry file (available from support), reboot your PC, then try launching again.

If the error persists, make sure antivirus software and Windows Core Isolation are disabled, then reapply the file and reboot.

SKY Tarkov Cheat
Error at the "Almost there" stage when launching Authority

This error most often occurs due to an unsupported Windows version. Check the product page for the maximum supported OS version and downgrade if necessary.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
System freezes and mouse barely moves when entering the key in Chams loader

System freeze when entering the key is usually caused by HDR or antivirus conflicts. Do the following in order:

  • Disable HDR in Windows display settings.
  • Disable Windows Defender and make sure any third-party antivirus (e.g. Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled.
  • Run the Sordum utility to disable system security drivers, then reboot your PC.
SMG Tarkov Chams
Internet drops or ping spikes after launching SKY

This is caused by the cheat driver conflicting with the network adapter. To fix it:

  • Open Device Manager.
  • Find your network adapter, disable it for 15,20 seconds.
  • Re-enable the adapter , the connection will be restored.
SKY Tarkov Cheat
Loader won't load or takes forever to load , do I need a VPN?

Yes, a VPN is required to download and launch the loader. Enable VPN before starting , the loader will then load correctly.

The archive password is sordum. After extracting, run the file and click Search, then wait for it to finish.

Crusader EFT
Spoofer Medusa crashes or throws an error on launch on Windows 10

The archive password for the spoofer is sordum. Extract the archive, run the program, and click Search , wait for the scan to complete.

If the program crashes or shows an error on launch, follow these steps in order:

  • Restart your computer and try again.
  • Disable Core Isolation (Memory Integrity) in Windows Security → Device Security.
  • Open CMD as Administrator and run:
    sfc /scannow
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    Wait for completion, then reboot.

If none of the above helped, contact support for a remote assistance session.

Spoofer Medusa
Medusa LITE: what is the archive password on first launch?

The password for the cheat archive is sordum. Enter it when unpacking the archive.

If Windows Defender or your antivirus blocks the extraction, temporarily disable real-time protection before unpacking the files.

Medusa LITE Cheat
Authority Lite won't start , conflict with FaceIt or another anti-cheat

If the software fails to start, uninstall FaceIt Anti-Cheat and any other third-party anti-cheats from your PC , they conflict with the loader. Restart your system after removal and try again.

It is also recommended to clean your system of anti-cheat traces using the sordum utility (archive password: sordum): download it, run it, click Search, and wait for the scan to complete.

AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
Error when extracting the archive or running the tool , what to do?

Use WinRAR to extract the archive. The archive password is: sordum.

  • Download and install WinRAR if it is not already installed.
  • Extract the archive using the password sordum.
  • Run the program, click the Search button, and wait for it to finish.
  • Take a screenshot of the result and send it to support if the issue persists.
SMG In-Game Radar
socks init/9 error when launching Authority Lite browser radar

The socks init/9 error indicates a network connectivity issue with the radar servers. Try enabling a VPN , this resolves the issue in some cases. If VPN does not help, contact support: the developer can reset the connection on the server side.

AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
Cheat is frozen and not working , what happened?

The cheat may be temporarily disabled due to a game update. During this period it is undergoing maintenance by the developer and cannot be launched.

Check the product page for the current status or contact support to find out when it will be available again.

SOFT HUB ESP
Game crashes when pressing F5 or when OBS is launched

Download and run the diagnostic utility from the archive (password: sordum), click Search, and send a screenshot of the result to support , this helps identify conflicting services or software.

OBS may conflict with certain cheat components , try launching the game without OBS to isolate the issue.

Covcheg Cheat
Crash when pressing F2 in borderless window mode

If the cheat crashes when pressing F2 in borderless mode, clean up leftover files from a previous installation:

  • Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), launch it and click Search.
  • Once the scan finishes, delete the found leftovers, then reboot your PC.
  • After rebooting, try launching the cheat again.
SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
Client file does not download after entering the key , download does not start

If the site redirects to the instruction page but the file does not appear, disable your browser's download blocker or pop-up blocker. If the issue persists, contact support , an operator will send you a direct download link.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat

Features & setup

Tarkov chams/ESP not showing after injection , nothing visible in game

After a successful injection, you need to activate the cheat inside the game. Enter a raid and press F2 , this opens the in-game console which activates ESP/chams display.

If nothing appears after pressing F2, press F7 and send a screenshot of the log (4 lines) to support. Note that settings are not saved between sessions , you must repeat this each time you launch.

SMG Tarkov Chams
Pressing Insert in Tarkov , cheat menu doesn't open

The Ancient External menu only opens when the game is running in windowed mode. Go to Escape From Tarkov graphics settings, switch the display mode from fullscreen to windowed, then press Insert again.

Ancient External Tarkov Cheat
SKY cheat menu won't close, Home key not working

To close the cheat menu, press Insert, Home, or End. If the physical keys do not respond (e.g. on a compact keyboard), open the Windows On-Screen Keyboard and press Home from there.

SKY Tarkov Cheat
Noclip function disappeared , where did it go

The noclip function (and god mode, flight) works only in PVE mode on a local server. These features are unavailable on official BSG servers , this is a game limitation, not a cheat issue.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Discord stream cheat bypass , is it automatic or do I need to enable it?

The Discord stream bypass is built-in and works automatically. The key requirement is to select Game Capture mode when streaming , not Screen Capture. This way the cheat window will not be visible to viewers.

SMG Tarkov Chams
Launched SOFT HUB ESP on Tarkov , players and loot not visible through ESP

If ESP does not show players or loot, first check whether your version of Windows is supported. The current list of compatible OS versions is listed on the product page.

If your OS version is not on the list, the cheat may not function correctly. Contact support and specify your Windows version.

SOFT HUB ESP
In thermal vision mode the scope and glass appear black , is that normal?

Yes, this is expected behavior. In thermal vision mode, scopes and glass surfaces render as black , this is how the thermal rendering works. No additional settings are required.

AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
Do I need to restart Authority Lite every time I re-enter the game?

Yes, you need to relaunch the software each time you re-enter the game. This is expected behavior , simply close and reopen the loader before each new session.

AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
How to disable falling snow effect in the cheat menu

The snow effect is only visible while the cheat menu is open. To remove it, simply close the menu by pressing Insert , the effect will disappear. There is no separate toggle to disable it.

SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
NoRecoil feature disappeared from SKY EFT , is this a bug?

The NoRecoil function was intentionally removed by the developer due to an increased risk of anti-cheat detection. This is not a bug , the change is permanent.

SKY Tarkov Cheat
Why doesn't the SKY radar show what's inside containers and crates?

No Escape From Tarkov cheat can display items inside closed containers , this data is not available on the client until the container is opened. The radar shows the containers themselves, but not their contents.

SKY Tarkov Cheat

Keys & activation

Spoofer triggers re-authentication in Tarkov launcher every session , is this normal

Yes, this is normal behavior. When the spoofer seed changes, the system detects "new hardware" and sends a confirmation code to your email. This does not raise flags with the anti-cheat , you can continue as normal.

Important: always launch the game after activating the spoofer to avoid exposing your real hardware IDs.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Need to transfer the key or activation to another PC

Transferring activation to another computer is done manually by support. Contact support with your login and the details of the new PC , the operator will reassign the license.

SOFT HUB ESP

Compatibility & system

Which Windows versions are supported by SKY for Escape From Tarkov?

Supported versions: Windows 10 (all builds) and Windows 11 (21H2, 22H2, 23H2).

Windows 11 25H2 and newer builds are not supported. If the cheat stopped working after a Windows update, roll back to a supported version.

SKY Tarkov Cheat
Tarkov Chams doesn't work on Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 , what to do?

This software does not support Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2. Only versions up to 23H2 are supported; 22H2 is recommended.

You need to reinstall Windows using a supported version. After installing 22H2 or 23H2, the cheat will run without issues.

SMG Tarkov Chams
Hyper-V error / 'Please make sure PIN is not set' when launching the loader

Hyper-V must be fully disabled and the Windows PIN sign-in option must be removed (Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options).

If disabling Hyper-V through Windows Features doesn't work, run the following in an Administrator PowerShell session:

  • takeown /F "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe"
  • icacls "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe" /grant *<SID>:F
  • Repeat for hvax64.exe, then delete both files with del.

Reboot and try the loader again.

Ancient External Tarkov Cheat
Cheat crashes or causes BSOD, which Windows version is required for Medusa RAGE?

Medusa RAGE works stably on Windows 10 22H2. Versions 23H2 and Windows 11 may cause instability, blue screens, and crashes during inject.

If you are running Windows 10 23H2 or Windows 11, it is recommended to roll back to Windows 10 22H2. Check the supported OS list on the product page.

Medusa RAGE Cheat
Cheat window is empty or F2/F5 keys do nothing in game

This usually means your Windows version is not supported or was recently updated to an unsupported build. Check the list of supported Windows versions on the product page.

If the update happened recently, roll back Windows via Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Go back.

Covcheg Cheat
Crusader EFT loader keeps asking to wait for files to load in a loop

This issue is most commonly caused by antivirus interference or network restrictions. First, fully remove all antivirus software (including hidden remnants , use the sordum utility). Then connect a VPN and restart the loader.

Crusader EFT
Does the cheat work in Escape from Tarkov: Arena or is a separate one needed?

The Tarkov cheat and the Arena cheat are two separate products. One cheat does not work in both games simultaneously.

If you switch between Tarkov and Arena: the cheat should not activate automatically in Arena. When returning to Tarkov, you will need to relaunch the loader.

SMG PRIVATE Tarkov Cheat
Authority won't launch on Windows 11 25H2 , what to do

The cheat supports up to Windows 11 23H2. Version 25H2 is not supported. You need to downgrade Windows to 22H2 or 23H2 , the current maximum supported build is listed on the product page.

AUTHORITY Tarkov Cheat
Loader fails to start when FaceIT anti-cheat is installed

FaceIT Anti-Cheat is incompatible with this software. Completely uninstall FaceIT Anti-Cheat via Windows «Apps & Features», then reboot your PC and launch the loader again.

Ancient External Tarkov Cheat
Authority Lite Tarkov cheat won't launch , which Windows versions are supported?

Before launching, make sure your Windows version is on the supported list. You can check your current OS version by running winver via Win+R. The up-to-date list of compatible Windows versions is listed on the product page.

AUTHORITY LITE Tarkov Cheat
SMG radar doesn't work on Windows 11 25H2 , what to do?

This product supports only specific Windows builds. Build 25H2 is not supported , check the system requirements on the product page (press WIN+R and type winver to see your current version).

If your build is not on the compatibility list, the product cannot run on that system. Use a PC with a supported Windows version.

SMG In-Game Radar

General troubleshooting

Universal fixes that apply to most products.

Cheat won't launch , how do I check if my system is set up correctly?

Download the Sordum utility (archive password: sordum), run it, click Search, and send a screenshot of the results to support. This is the standard first diagnostic step , without this screenshot, support cannot accurately identify the cause of your issue.

System checker shows errors , what exactly needs to be enabled or disabled

For most cheats to work correctly, your system must meet these requirements:

  • Windows Defender real-time protection , disabled
  • Core Isolation / Memory Integrity (HVCI) , disabled
  • User Account Control (UAC) , disabled
  • TPM , disabled in BIOS
  • Third-party antivirus (Kaspersky etc.) , fully uninstalled

Run the system checker tool, take a screenshot of the results, and send it to support , operators will identify which setting is blocking the launch.

Antivirus (Kaspersky, Defender) blocks or deletes cheat files

Fully uninstall any third-party antivirus using the manufacturer's own uninstaller , disabling it is not enough. After removal, clean registry remnants with CCleaner. Disable Windows Defender via Security settings: Real-time protection → Off.

If the file is flagged as a virus during download , try downloading from a different browser or via the store's Telegram bot.

Software launches but crashes or causes PC reboot with no error message

Check the following in order:

  • Make sure any antivirus (including Kaspersky) is fully uninstalled, not just disabled.
  • Install all current Visual C++ Redistributable runtimes: download the all-in-one pack from TechPowerUp and run the bat file as administrator.
  • Repair Windows system files: open CMD as administrator and run sfc /scannow, then DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then reboot.
  • If nothing helps , reinstall Windows.
TPM is enabled , spoofer or cheat fails to inject, shows TPM error

Enter BIOS and disable TPM (on Gigabyte boards this is labeled as «Disabled» / «Forbidden»). Also make sure Secure Boot is off. Save settings (F10) and reboot.

If Windows asks you to create a new PIN or password after disabling TPM , skip it or remove the Windows login password: this is related to BitLocker, not the cheat.

Cheat menu won't open , pressing the hotkey does nothing

Try all standard menu hotkeys one by one: Insert, Home, F2, Right Shift, End. The exact key depends on the product and is listed in its instructions.

Also make sure the game is running in windowed or borderless window mode , the menu typically does not open in true fullscreen.

Core Isolation (HVCI / Memory Integrity) prevents the cheat from launching

Disable Core Isolation / Memory Integrity: Windows Security → Device Security → Core Isolation → Memory Integrity → Off. Reboot. If the toggle is greyed out, disable it via the registry or reinstall Windows.

Downloading file from the site , network error, speed drops to 0, download fails

This is typically caused by ISP-level blocks. Enable a VPN and retry the download. If the file is hosted on MEGA , install the MEGA browser extension: without it, large files will not download completely. Alternatively, download the loader via the store's Telegram bot.

Cheat worked yesterday, stopped working today , won't launch or inject

Most likely a game or anti-cheat update was released and the cheat developer has not yet published a patch. Check the latest product news in the support Telegram channel. If there is no update announcement , contact support: the operator will check the status with the developer. Subscription time is compensated in such cases.

I enter the key and get 'invalid code' or the key is not accepted

Make sure you copy the key in full , extra or missing characters (even leading/trailing spaces) will cause an error. Verify you are entering the key into the correct loader that it was purchased for. If the key is definitely correct, reboot your PC and try again , this sometimes resolves the issue.

After reinstalling Windows the loader won't launch , what to do

Make sure all required dependencies are installed: download and install Visual C++ Redistributable (all-in-one pack), .NET Runtime, and DirectX. Re-download the loader fresh , from the Telegram bot or MEGA. If it still does not launch, contact support: include your Windows version, CPU model, and a screenshot of the error.

Game won't start with virtualization enabled, but the cheat requires it

Some anti-cheats (e.g. Vanguard in Valorant) conflict with certain virtualization settings. If the game requires virtualization off while the cheat requires it on, try using a spoofer , it includes a bypass that resolves this conflict without changing BIOS settings.

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