Problems & fixes, SMG Tarkov Chams
Real problems with private cheats and the fixes that worked, collected from our support requests. Pick a game or product, or search.
Launch & crashes
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.
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 ChamsSystem 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.
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 ChamsDiscord 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 ChamsCompatibility & system
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 ChamsGeneral 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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