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.
Same loader and PC preparation process. Follow the complete guide below.
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.
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
- Launch WARDOGS normally without the product.
- Open the game's graphics settings.
- Set the graphics options to Low.
- Close WARDOGS completely.
04 Download & Launch the Loader
- Download and open the WARDOGS loader.
- Enter your purchased license key.
- Wait for the loader to tell you to launch WARDOGS.
- Launch WARDOGS.
- Remain in the lobby.
- Press F2.
- 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:
- Install the latest NVIDIA or AMD graphics driver.
- Restart your computer.
- Confirm WARDOGS is using the recommended Low graphics settings.
- Run through the preparation steps again.
- 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.