> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](./llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](./hooked/how-to-run-hooked.md).

# How to run Hooked

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**DISABLE ONLY WINDOWS DEFENDER VIA DEFENDER CONTROL** [**SECURITY TOOL**](./preparing-the-system/security-tool)
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1. Download loader: [click](https://cloud.adwin.cc/d/adwin/Aether.zip?sign=jvBFC_5QYG21WW661zctNMyep_Fj94r_mz21_W_CIUc=:0)

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**Troubleshooting download issues**

* If your browser is blocking the download, you need to disable its protection or try a different browser.
* If your download is slow or doesn't start, you need to use a VPN.
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2. Open the loader and authorize

<figure><img src="/files/j0JOQ2brgQ8kL5Ihd5nH" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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**Solving the loader opening problem**

* Use our [Security Tool](./preparing-the-system/security-tool) to install the required components.
* Use different VPNs with different operating methods and servers.
* If the solutions above did not help you, then use [Loader Doesn't Open](/instruction/hooked/error-list/loader-doesnt-open.md)
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3. Open game when prompted

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**Troubleshooting loading issues**

* [BSOD / Restart PC](/instruction/hooked/error-list/bsod-restart-pc.md)
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4. The loader will auto inject into the game

<figure><img src="/files/EyDv1K4URGdke8MoOIXT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<p align="center"><strong>To open/close the menu use </strong><mark style="color:$danger;"><strong><code>F1</code></strong></mark><strong> button</strong></p>

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**Troubleshooting menu issues**

* [Menu/Visuals Scaling Not Centered](/instruction/hooked/error-list/menu-visuals-scaling-not-centered.md)
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