The launch instructions for Crooked Arms private cheats are almost the same for all games. Sometimes the developer recommends using a USB flash drive to launch the cheat, and removing it after injection. This tip can be applied to all products. The cheat can also be launched without a flash drive.

Download launcher: Yandex.Disk

First Steps

Before launching the cheat, close the game center and the game client. If you previously launched an alternative cheat — restart your computer. Remember that the cheat launcher must be closed before starting the game.

  1. Download the launcher using the link above.
  2. Register in the launcher: enter your username, email, password and password confirmation. Click "Sign UP". Solve the captcha if it appears.
  3. Log in to the launcher with the credentials you provided during registration.
  4. Key activation: select the game from the list, click on your nickname at the bottom left — you will see the key input button.

Launching the Private Cheat

  1. Download the cheat launcher to a flash drive and run it from there (optional but recommended).
  2. Run the cheat launcher as administrator.
  3. Select the purchased cheat from the program list.
  4. Click the Launch button.
  5. After the message "Successfully launched" — close the launcher.
  6. Disconnect the flash drive, make sure it is disconnected.
  7. Start the game.
  8. The cheat menu opens with the Home key.
Important: If everything is done correctly but there is no menu — switch the game to windowed mode with borders so you can see the desktop. Set this mode first, restart your computer and try again.

If the program shows an error — something is interfering with the launch. You need to disable security services, uninstall antivirus software and programs that may interfere — read more below. If you don't see the menu in the game — switch to windowed mode with borders.

After payment you will receive detailed instructions, a download link and an activation key to your email. If you have difficulties — contact us.

Errors and Solutions

Click on an error to see the solution.

🚫 Launch Errors (Failed to launch)

Failed to launch #1

This error means that not all system requirements have been met — security software and antivirus are not disabled.

Must disable or uninstall:

  1. Antivirus (completely uninstall!) — disabling won't help, antivirus often runs in the background. Restart your PC after uninstalling.
  2. SmartScreen — disable "Reputation-based protection" in Windows settings.
  3. Windows Defender — search for "Virus & threat protection" in Windows and disable the defender.

Additionally:

  • Uninstall FaceIt and Vanguard — CS:GO and Valorant anti-cheats interfere with Crooked Arms launch. Check for any remaining traces.
  • Use a VPN — may help in some cases.
Failed to launch #2

Resolved by performing the same actions as for Failed to launch #1. Additionally:

  • Close MSI Afterburner — may block the launch.
  • Launch may be blocked by Discord overlay, YouTube, streaming software or other background applications. We recommend temporarily disabling them before launch.
Failed to launch #4
  1. Disable Windows test mode (if enabled) and restart your computer.
  2. Enable the "Secondary Logon" service:
    • Press Win + R, type services.msc, click OK.
    • Find "Secondary Logon" → Properties → Startup type: Automatic.
  3. Disable antivirus, SmartScreen and Windows Defender (see Failed to launch #1).
  4. Use a VPN or change DNS (e.g., Google DNS: 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4).
[Process name] has been forcefully terminated!

Close the cheat launcher before starting the game!

Correct sequence:

  1. Launch the cheat launcher.
  2. Wait for the "successfully" message.
  3. Close the launcher completely.
  4. Only then start the game.
Important: Do not run the cheat launcher while the game launcher or the game itself is open.

🔧 BIOS Settings

Please, enable VT-X in BIOS

You need to enable virtualization (VT-x) in BIOS.

Check: Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) → Performance → "Virtualization" status.

Enable: In BIOS, find the setting in sections:

  • Advanced → CPU Configuration
  • Advanced → Processor Configuration
  • Security → Virtualization

Look for options like "Intel Virtualization Technology", "Intel VT-x", "AMD-V" or "SVM Mode".

Search for VT-x BIOS instructions

Please, disable Secure Boot in BIOS

You need to enter BIOS, find the Secure Boot option and disable it (set to Disabled).

Usually found in sections: Boot, System Configuration, Security, Authentication, BIOS Features.

Useful links:

Please, change boot mode to UEFI in BIOS

Your computer can boot in two modes: UEFI (modern) and Legacy (outdated).

Step 1: Disk Conversion

Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:

mbr2gpt.exe /convert /allowfullOS

After completion — shut down your PC and enter BIOS.

Step 2: BIOS Configuration

How to enter: press Del (desktop) or F2/F10/F12/Esc (laptop) during boot.

In the BOOT section: Storage Boot Option → UEFI, Other PCI devices → UEFI. Save and exit (F10).

Detailed Microsoft guide

🔑 Account & Binding Errors

Hardware component has changed (HWID)

Your original hardware key (HWID) has changed. This software uses unique hardware identifiers. 1 account = 1 PC.

The error appears if you:

  • Added / removed / rearranged PC components
  • Used a spoofer

If using a spoofer: disable it and restart your PC. If you still use one — first log in to the launcher, then launch the spoofer (PC restart required before this).

HWID reset request: provide the administration with:

  • Login (email)
  • Key
  • Reason for HWID reset and what specifically changed

Contacts: ivsofte@gmail.com, VKontakte

HWID reset costs 100 RUB if: verification not passed, reset needed more than once every 2 weeks, or PC changed. Time spent on reset is not compensated.

HWID banned

Could not retrieve data for binding. Reasons:

  • Windows Management Instrumentation is disabled — enable it and restart your PC.
  • Windows is broken — restore or reinstall it.
  • Your account was blocked by the Administration.

How to enable: Win+R → services.msc → find "Windows Management Instrumentation" → Properties → Startup type: "Automatic" → start the service → restart your PC.

If that didn't help: Win+R → cmd → type wmic baseboard → take a screenshot and send it to the seller.

OperationCanceledError (server connection error)

Error: Info: error occured while connecting to server QNetworkReply::OperationCanceledError

The program cannot connect to the server. There may be server issues — information is published in Telegram/Discord channels.

  1. Use a VPN. If one doesn't work — try another, connect to different servers.
  2. Change DNS servers on your computer.
  3. Restart your router and computer.

⚙️ System Errors

Restart your system and try again (Hyper-V)

Hyper-V is enabled on your PC. It needs to be disabled.

Method 1: Windows Features

Win+R → optionalfeatures → uncheck:

  • Hyper-V
  • Virtual Machine Platform
  • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
  • Windows Sandbox
  • Microsoft Defender Application Guard
  • Virtual Machine Platform
  • Windows Hypervisor Platform

Restart your computer.

Method 2: Core Isolation

Start → Settings → Update & Security → Windows Security → Device Security → Core Isolation → Turn off.

Method 3: PowerShell (as administrator)

bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off

Then disable via DISM:

dism.exe /online /disable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux
dism.exe /online /disable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform
dism.exe /online /disable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Hyper-V-All

Restart your computer.

For Windows 11 (24H2–25H2)

Additionally download Device Guard and Credential Guard hardware readiness tool, run PowerShell as administrator, navigate to the tool folder:

Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process
.\DG_Readiness_Tool_v3.6.ps1 -Disable

Restart your computer. Then confirm disabling:

bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
Unsupported OS version

Your OS version is not supported. Check the system requirements on the product page.

How to check your Windows version: Win+R → WINVER → OK.

Solution: update or reinstall Windows to a supported version.

Visual features (WallHack) lagging, incorrect display

System and in-game scaling: 100%. Screen format: Auto.

If you experience any difficulties with launching and installing Crooked Arms private cheats, we are ready to provide free, qualified technical support. If necessary, we will contact the developer and forward information about the issue.