# Installation

## Follow All Steps from the Following:

{% content-ref url="../installation/disabling-windows-defender" %}
[disabling-windows-defender](https://docs.avanservices.org/installation/disabling-windows-defender)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../installation/download-and-install-runtimes" %}
[download-and-install-runtimes](https://docs.avanservices.org/installation/download-and-install-runtimes)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../installation/download-and-install-directx" %}
[download-and-install-directx](https://docs.avanservices.org/installation/download-and-install-directx)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## BIOS Configuration

* Ensure [Virtualisation Protection](https://docs.avanservices.org/installation/bios-configuration#disabling-virtualization) is disabled.
* Ensure Secure Boot is enabled as this is needed for Valorant to run.

## Download Loader

{% embed url="<https://downloads.avanservices.org/valorant>" %}

## Before Injecting

1. Enable Discord Overlays and enable the Valorant Option for overlay.
2. Download the Loader.
3. Your display MUST be in Borderless/Windows Fullscreen (Fullscreen will cause crashes)

## Injecting

1. Open Loader as Administrator.
2. Paste in your key you purchased.
3. Press 1 for Valorant.
4. Open Valorant game.
5. Press F2 on the Loader.
6. Once the Loader display is completely blank, press INS/Insert in your game to toggle the menu.