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# How to Run the BetterRTX Installer PowerShell Script

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# Prerequisites

  1. Windows Operating System
  2. PowerShell
  3. BetterRTX_Installer.zip file
  4. IOBit Unlocker installed

# Downloading the Files

  1. From Discord:

  2. From GitHub:

# Extracting the ZIP File

  1. Locate the downloaded BetterRTX_Installer.zip file.
  2. Right-click on the file and select "Extract All".
  3. Choose a destination folder and click "Extract".

# Installing IOBit Unlocker

  1. Download IOBit Unlocker from IOBit's Website: https://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.php.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

# Setting Up PowerShell Execution Policy

# Main Method

  1. Open PowerShell with administrative privileges:

    • Click on the Start menu, type PowerShell.
    • Right-click on Windows PowerShell and select "Run as administrator".
  2. Run the following command to set the execution policy:

    Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser Unrestricted
    • Press Y and then Enter to confirm.
  3. Navigate to the folder where you extracted BetterRTX_Installer.zip.

  4. Right-click on the BetterRTX_Installer.ps1 file and select "Run with PowerShell".

    • Press Y if prompted.

# Alternative Method

  1. Open PowerShell with administrative privileges.

  2. Run the following command to set the execution policy for the current process:

    Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process Bypass
    • Press Y to confirm.
  3. Navigate to the folder where you extracted BetterRTX_Installer.zip.

  4. Right-click on the BetterRTX_Installer.ps1 file and select "Copy as Path".

  5. In the PowerShell window, type a period . followed by a space, then paste the copied path:

    . "C:\Path\to\BetterRTX_Installer.ps1"
    • Press Enter to run the script.

# Difference Between Unrestricted and Bypass

  • Unrestricted: Allows scripts to run (With user allowance)
  • Bypass: Allows scripts to run without requiring the user to press R to allow the script to run.

# Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: PowerShell window closes immediately after opening

Solution:

  1. Ensure you run PowerShell with administrative privileges.
  2. Verify the script is not being blocked by your antivirus.
  3. Confirm the execution policy is set correctly (Unrestricted or Bypass).

Issue: The Installer window says IOBit Unlocker not Installed

Solution:

  1. Ensure IOBit Unlocker is installed correctly.
  2. If you changed the installation path, ensure the script points to the correct path.