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# General FAQ  

> * **Q1: How do I use this tool to crack a game/app?**  
> * **A1:** You need clean Steam game/app files and an internet connection (optional) to proceed with cracking.  

> * **Q2: What kind of DRM can this tool crack?**  
> * **A2:** This tool only works with games/apps that have a standard Steam API check and SteamStub DRM. It **won't work** on other DRM protections like Denuvo, VMProtect, etc.  

> * **Q3: What games/apps are compatible with this tool?**  
> * **A3:** This tool works with games/apps that are not online-only. The game must have a normal Steam API check and SteamStub DRM. It successfully cracks up to 95% of Steam offline games/apps.  

> * **Q4: Does this tool work for online games?**  
> * **A4:** This tool works with only a few online games. In most cases, it **won't work** for online titles.  

> * **Q5: The tool is detected as a virus.**  
> * **A5:** This tool **is not** a virus. The entire source code is open and available for review. The latest 3.0 version should have resolved this issue. You can verify it via [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/366c1861aa7631194e026a0a6f2a0d1d002a440debb5e0cf4ba7f98b3dd5bbb0).  

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# Troubleshooting  

> * **Q1: I encountered an error while cracking!**  
> * **A1:** Please report the error in the [GitHub Issues section](https://github.com/SteamAutoCracks/Steam-auto-crack/issues).  

> * **Q2: The program won't start.**  
> * **A2:** Please try downloading and installing the [.NET 8.0 **Desktop** Runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/8.0/runtime). If the issue persists, report it in the [GitHub Issues section](https://github.com/SteamAutoCracks/Steam-auto-crack/issues).  

> * **Q3: I received the error `Insufficient privileges to get access token for app (AppID)` while cracking.**  
> * **A3:** If the AppID is the game's main AppID, the crack process was not completed. Please **Restore Crack** first, then change **Generator API** to **Steam Web API**, and try again.