Predator
How to set up Predator products and fix the most common errors.
Setup
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
- Don't use the -vulkan launch option. It isn't supported.
- Make sure your Windows time is synced: Settings Time & language Date & time Sync now.
- Make sure Steam (or your game's launcher) is up to date. Check for updates, or reinstall it if you're not sure.
Activate your key on Predator's activation page before you use it.
Download the loader below and run it.
Paste your key into the loader and log in.
Something on your PC has changed since you last loaded it, so your key's HWID doesn't match anymore.
- Reset your HWID. Use Predator's hardware reset page. You can do this once every 7 days.
- Log in again. Open the loader and log in with your key.
Something is blocking the loader's connection, like an antivirus, an anti-cheat, a firewall or your internet provider. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Resync your time and region. In Windows settings, sync your time under Time & language Date & time, and check your region is right.
- Try a VPN. Turn one on, or off if you're already using one.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
Something is blocking the loader's connection, like an antivirus, an anti-cheat, a firewall or your internet provider. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
Follow the loader to load your product.
Something on your PC is getting in the way, like an antivirus, an anti-cheat or malware. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Scan for malware. If it still happens, scan your PC for malware.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
Something on your PC is blocking it, like an antivirus or an anti-cheat. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
Troubleshooting
Open the fix that matches your issue. You only need the ones relevant to the error you're seeing.
Something on your PC has changed since you last loaded it, so your key's HWID doesn't match anymore.
- Reset your HWID. Use Predator's hardware reset page. You can do this once every 7 days.
- Log in again. Open the loader and log in with your key.
Something is blocking the loader's connection, like an antivirus, an anti-cheat, a firewall or your internet provider. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Resync your time and region. In Windows settings, sync your time under Time & language Date & time, and check your region is right.
- Try a VPN. Turn one on, or off if you're already using one.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
Something is blocking the loader's connection, like an antivirus, an anti-cheat, a firewall or your internet provider. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
Something on your PC is getting in the way, like an antivirus, an anti-cheat or malware. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Scan for malware. If it still happens, scan your PC for malware.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.
Something on your PC is blocking it, like an antivirus or an anti-cheat. Follow the Anti-Virus Setup first, then:
- Uninstall other anti-cheats. Fully uninstall FACEIT, Riot Vanguard and any others. Turning them off isn't always enough.
- Download & run Anti-Virus Remover. If prompted by the loader, disable Tamper Protection, then enter “R” into the loader and it will automatically reboot your PC several times until the process is finished.
- Once you log back into Windows, the application should reopen and notify you that it has completed and to press any key to exit. Once it has successfully finished, you can continue to the next step in the guide.