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Windows 11/10 Setup
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Compatibility
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Teardown is natively designed for Windows 10 (64-bit) and is fully compatible with Windows 11.

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Requirements Checklist
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* **64-bit OS:** Required. 32-bit versions are not supported.
* **DirectX:** Version 12 is recommended for optimal ray tracing performance.
* **Drivers:** Ensure GPU drivers are updated to the latest version (NVIDIA Game Ready or AMD Adrenalin).

Windows 11 specifics
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If you are on Windows 11 and experience stuttering:

1. Disable "Game Mode" in Windows settings if you notice input lag.
2. Check your power plan is set to "High Performance".

Troubleshooting Windows Issues
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If the game fails to launch:

* Run as Administrator.
* Install Visual C++ Redistributables.