WARDOGS / OFFICIAL SETUP GUIDE

WARDOGS Setup Guide

Everything you need to set up WARDOGS Internal, Chams or DMA. Choose your product below, complete the required preparation, then follow the loading instructions in order.

Internal and Chams use the same setup process. DMA uses a separate hardware-based setup guide.
Software Setup Internal + Chams

Same loader and PC preparation process. Follow the complete guide below.

Hardware Setup WARDOGS DMA

Uses a separate DMA hardware and software configuration guide.

Internal & Chams Setup

Complete each preparation step before launching the WARDOGS loader. Open the sections below only when you need them.

01 Prepare Windows

Complete the required Windows preparation before opening the loader.

  • Disable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection.
  • Repeat this after a reboot if Defender turns itself back on.
  • Fully uninstall FACEIT Anti-Cheat if installed.
  • Fully uninstall conflicting third-party antivirus software.
DControl archive password: sordum
02 Install Required Components

Install the required Microsoft runtimes before attempting to load the product.

  • Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022 x64
  • Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022 x86
  • DirectX End-User Runtime
03 Configure WARDOGS Graphics
  1. Launch WARDOGS normally without the product.
  2. Open the game's graphics settings.
  3. Set the graphics options to Low.
  4. Close WARDOGS completely.
The supplied guide recommends Low graphics settings for better stability.
04 Download & Launch the Loader
Fully close both WARDOGS and its launcher before running the loader.
  1. Download and open the WARDOGS loader.
  2. Enter your purchased license key.
  3. Wait for the loader to tell you to launch WARDOGS.
  4. Launch WARDOGS.
  5. Remain in the lobby.
  6. Press F2.
  7. Wait for the product to finish loading.
05 Controls

Once WARDOGS has loaded:

  • F2 — load from the WARDOGS lobby
  • Insert — open or close the product menu
06 No Menu After Loading

If the menu does not appear:

  • Confirm you pressed F2 while in the WARDOGS lobby.
  • Wait up to 30–60 seconds.
  • Confirm your required Windows preparation was completed.
  • Confirm FACEIT Anti-Cheat is not installed.
  • Confirm no conflicting third-party antivirus is running.
  • Restart your PC and repeat the setup if necessary.
07 Game Crashes When Launching

Start with the basic system checks below:

  1. Install the latest NVIDIA or AMD graphics driver.
  2. Restart your computer.
  3. Confirm WARDOGS is using the recommended Low graphics settings.
  4. Run through the preparation steps again.
  5. Try loading again.

WARDOGS DMA Setup

Using WARDOGS DMA?

DMA has a different setup process because it uses compatible DMA hardware. Use the dedicated DMA setup guide for hardware, firmware and software configuration.

WARDOGS Resources

Still Need Help?

If the guide doesn't solve your issue, open a support ticket and include which WARDOGS product you're using and what step is failing.