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# ReShade 4 Tutorial: How to set it up
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*by munchyfly* ( [Nexus](https://www.nexusmods.com/users/5320603) | [Carrd](https://munchyfly.carrd.co/) )
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This tutorial will show you how to set up ReShade for the first time, or if your updating from an older version.

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There are visual guides along this tutorial so read it thoroughly.
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You can use any keybindings you want. This is just to get you started.
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This tutorial is only for the latest version of ReShade. Older versions will not be supported.
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**FIRST:** If you already had ReShade installed, uninstall it to start from scratch:

- dxgi.dll or d3d11.dll
- dxgi.log or d3d11.log
- *ReShade.ini*
- *DefaultProfile.ini* (if you have it).
- *reshade-shaders* folder
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Visual Guides on uninstalling ReShade: [dxgi.dll](https://i.imgur.com/MEoGjES.gifv) | [d3d11.dll](https://i.imgur.com/wkTQgXC.gifv)
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If you have a preset you want to backup, **DO IT NOW**
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**1)** Install the latest [ReShade](https://reshade.me/) and **ALL** of the base effects. You can install the extras if you want, but their not important for this tutorial.

Visual Guides on installing ReShade: [dxgi.dll](https://i.imgur.com/h322Uso.gifv) | [d3d11.dll](https://i.imgur.com/5e4L9Q9.gifv)

STEP 2 is only for games that run on DirectX 10/11/12. Find out which your game runs on **[HERE](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Home)**

**2)** If your game doesn't launch with ReShade using *dxgi.dll,* rename *dxgi* to *d3d11* (both DLL and LOG if there is one). If it does load with *dxgi.dll*, skip this step and go on to Step 3.

**3)** Launch your game and open ReShade settings with the default key (normally HOME)

**4)** A tutorial will appear. You can follow it or just press continue until it ends.

**5)** Go to *SETTINGS*

Change the keys to this:

- Overlay Key: Numpad /
- Effect Reload Key: *
- Effect Toggle Key: -
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That's it! ReShade should be all set up. You can configure additional settings like where to save your screenshots etc.