# Setup Requirements

- [Disable Windows Defender](/guide/aptitude/setup-requirements/disable-windows-defender.md): The easiest way to Disable Windows Defender is to simply run dControl on your device.
- [Install Required Files](/guide/aptitude/setup-requirements/install-required-files.md): Files required before opening the Loader, most computers already have these pre-installed but its better to be safe than sorry.
- [Discord Overlay Setup](/guide/aptitude/setup-requirements/overlays.md)