EmuDesk's first-line fix sequence — what to try before any other troubleshooting

Run these five fixes in order. Stop when one resolves your issue.

Step 1: Smart Tool Restore DB

1. Open the Smart Tool.
2. Click Restore DB.
3. Wait for log: "Settings have been replaced with the bundled defaults."
4. Test if your issue resolved.

This fixes: keymap import failures, "Failed to start" errors after Hyper-V toggle, stale region selection, broken touch detection.

Step 2: Apply FPS + Apply Keymap (in order)

1. In Smart Tool, click Apply FPS. Wait for success log.
2. Click Apply Keymap. Wait for success log.
3. Both should report "Configuration applied. Settings are active."

This fixes: missing keymap, default 60 FPS cap, frame-pacing issues.

Step 3: Launch via Smart Tool, NOT desktop shortcut

1. Click Launch CODM (or Launch PUBG) in Smart Tool's UI.
2. Do NOT use the desktop shortcut or Start menu shortcut to launch the game.

This fixes: CTRL keybind issues, partial keymap detection, "GameLoop not found" partial-state errors.

Step 4: Disable Defender during install + Play Store install

1. If you're freshly installing or reinstalling: Settings → Privacy & Security → Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Manage settings → Real-time protection OFF (just for the install duration).
2. Install games via Play Store inside TAC (NOT via APK drag-and-drop).
3. Re-enable real-time protection after install completes.

This fixes: "system error" during install, missing executables, files quarantined silently.

Per ilyas (EmuDesk owner): "emülatörü kaldırıp tekrar kurmayı deneyebilir misin... kurulum esnasında ne olur ne olmaz defender vs kapalı olsun bir de oyunu play store dan yükle eğer apk ile yada başka bir yöntemle kurmuşsan"

Step 5: Hyper-V toggle dance + Memory Integrity off

1. Win+R → optionalfeatures → enable Hyper-V + Virtual Machine Platform + Windows Hypervisor Platform → Apply → reboot.
2. Settings → Privacy & Security → Device Security → Core Isolation → Memory Integrity OFF → reboot.
3. Test the game.
4. If issues persist with Hyper-V on: disable Hyper-V (keep VMP + WHP on) → reboot → retest.

This fixes: Error Code 1, Error 110110, Repair Environment loop, AMD bullet-drift, damage-stop bug.

Skip the canonical sequence and read a specific issue page if:

• You see a specific error code (1, 110110, 400) — go to that error's page directly.
• The issue is region-specific ("Domain is empty") — go to the region fix page.
• The issue is hardware-specific (laptop won't open, low FPS on RTX 4060) — go to the hardware guide.
• The issue is on a specific map (Rebirth lag) — go to that map's page.

If the canonical sequence + the specific issue page didn't help: post on Discord with full context.

1. Join GameLoopHub Discord.
2. Pick the right channel:
   • #en-support-emulator-install — install/launch problems
   • #en-support-cod-mobile — CODM-specific gameplay
   • #en-support-pubg-mobile — PUBG-specific gameplay
   • #tr-destek-* — Türkçe destek
   • #soporte-español — Soporte en español
3. Include in your post:
   • Exact error message (screenshot if possible)
   • Your TAC version (from Diagnostics log)
   • Your CPU + GPU + RAM
   • What you've already tried (cite this canonical sequence)

Mods respond faster when users have already tried the obvious fixes — describing the canonical sequence as "tried" lets them skip past it and dig into specifics.

Avoid these counter-productive moves:

• Don't reinstall TAC repeatedly without running Revo Uninstaller — registry leftovers compound.
• Don't install third-party "fix tools" from YouTube/Telegram — they're often malware or ban-triggering DLL injectors.
• Don't macro-bind your keys in G Hub or AHK — even innocent macros trigger anti-cheat.
• Don't try to "fix" Hyper-V via registry edits from random forum posts — VBS state requires controlled UI changes.
• Don't ask "is this banned?" — just play conservatively. Asking publicly often gets the question reposted to anti-cheat report channels.