# GreenLuma Setup Guide (Windows)

## What is GreenLuma?
GreenLuma is a DLL injection tool for Steam that unlocks advanced features, allowing you to play games not in your library and access DLC content.

## Important Disclaimer
This guide involves modifying system settings and using third-party software. While efforts have been made to provide clear instructions, proceed at your own risk.

**It is highly recommended to:**
- Backup your system or create a restore point before proceeding
- Only download GreenLuma from trusted sources

## Part 1: Initial GreenLuma Setup

### Step 1: Download GreenLuma
1. [Navigate to the official GreenLuma thread](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=103709)
2. Download the latest version of GreenLuma
3. **Note:** Your browser or antivirus software might flag the download. This is common for tools that interact with other applications. Proceed only if you trust the source.

### Step 2: Extract Files to Your Steam Folder
1. Locate your main Steam installation folder (typically):
   - `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam`
   - `C:\Program Files\Steam`

2. From the downloaded GreenLuma archive, extract these files **directly into your main Steam folder**:
   - `GreenLuma2025_Files` (folder)
   - `GreenLuma_2025_x86.dll`
   - `GreenLuma_2025_x64.dll`
   - `GreenLumaSettings_2025.exe`
   - `DLLInjector.exe`
   - `DLLInjector.ini`

3. Extract `x64launcher.exe` into the `bin` folder inside your Steam directory:
   - `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\`

### Step 3: Create the "AppList" Folder
- In your main Steam directory, create a new folder named `AppList`
- This folder will be used by GreenLuma to manage game manifests

### Step 4: Configure GreenLuma Settings
1. Run `GreenLumaSettings_2025.exe` as an administrator (Right-click → Run as administrator) 🧑
2. Inside the GreenLuma settings application, enable the following options:
   - **No Question Mode**
   - **Stealth Mode**
3. Save your settings and close the application

### Step 5. NoQuestion.bin and StealthMode.bin
- Either create new .txt files named NoQuestion and StealthMode and change file extention to .bin in your steam directory
- OR use the supplied files. 
- make sure to make these files READ-ONLY!
These files will force Greenluma to use No Question Mode and StealthMode.


## Part 2: Running Games with GreenLuma (Manual Start)

**Important:** Whenever you wish to run games under GreenLuma's influence, you must start Steam by launching `DLLInjector.exe` from your main Steam folder.

**Do NOT** launch Steam directly from its usual shortcut or `Steam.exe`.

## Part 3: Persistent GreenLuma Activation

You can choose **ONE** of the following methods to ensure GreenLuma activates automatically every time your PC starts.

### Using Task Scheduler (Recommended for most users)

#### Step 1: Disable Steam's Auto-Start
1. Open Steam
2. Go to **Steam → Settings** 
3. Navigate to the **Interface** tab
4. Uncheck the option **"Run Steam when my computer starts"**
5. Click **OK** to save changes

#### Step 2: Open Task Scheduler
- Press `Windows Key + R` to open the Run dialog
- Type `taskschd.msc` and press Enter
- Or search for "Task Scheduler" in the Windows Start Menu

#### Step 3: Create a Basic Task
1. In the Task Scheduler window, in the right-hand "Actions" pane, click on **"Create Basic Task..."**
2. **Task Name and Description:**
   - Name: `GreenLuma Startup` (or any descriptive name)
   - Description: `Starts Steam with GreenLuma via DLLInjector.exe at system startup`
   - Click **Next**

3. **Trigger:**
   - Select **When I Log On**
   - Click **Next**

4. **Action:**
   - Select **Start a program**
   - Click **Next**

5. **Program/script:**
   - Click **Browse...** and navigate to your Steam folder
   - Select `DLLInjector.exe`
   - Click **Open**
   - Click **Next**

6. **Finish:**
   - Review your settings
   - Check the box **"Open the Properties dialog for this task when I click Finish"**
   - Click **Finish**

#### Step 4: Configure Task Properties (Important)
1. In the Properties window that opens, on the **General** tab:
2. Under **"Security options"**, click the **Change User or Group...** button
3. Type `SYSTEM` in the "Enter the object name to select" field and click **Check Names**
4. Click **OK**
5. Ensure **Run with highest privileges** is checked
6. Under **"Configure for:"**, select your Windows version (e.g., Windows 10)
7. Under **"Security options"**, select **Run whether user is logged on or not**
8. Click **OK** (You might be prompted for your administrator password)

## Important Considerations and Troubleshooting

### Antivirus Software
Your antivirus program might interfere with GreenLuma. To prevent this:
- Add an exception for your entire Steam installation folder in your antivirus settings
- This ensures that `DLLInjector.exe`, `GreenLuma_2025_x64.dll`, and other related files are not quarantined or blocked

### Administrator Privileges
- Ensure you run `GreenLumaSettings_2025.exe` and `DLLInjector.exe` with administrator privileges
- The Task Scheduler method should run with highest privileges

### System Restore Point
Before making significant system changes, consider creating a Windows System Restore Point. This allows you to revert your system to a previous state if something goes wrong.

### Games Not Appearing in Library
- Make sure GreenLuma Mode is enabled in ACCELA Settings
- Verify you're launching Steam via `DLLInjector.exe`, not the normal shortcut
- Check that the `AppList` folder exists in your Steam directory
- Restart Steam completely after enabling GreenLuma mode

### "Application load error 6:0000065432"
- Enable DRM removal in ACCELA Settings before downloading games
- This error occurs when SteamStub DRM is present on games you don't own
- ACCELA will automatically run Steamless on game executables when DRM removal is enabled

## Integration with ACCELA

### Setup in ACCELA:
1. Open ACCELA Settings (Gear Icon)
2. Enable **GreenLuma Mode** (Windows)
3. Click **OK** to save

### Downloading Games:
1. After enabling GreenLuma Mode, download games through ACCELA as normal
2. Games will automatically appear in your Steam library
3. Launch games through Steam (using GreenLuma-injected Steam client)

## Uninstallation
To remove GreenLuma:

1. Delete all GreenLuma files from your Steam folder
2. Remove the Task Scheduler task (if using Method A)
3. Restart your computer
4. Launch Steam normally

[Return to ACCELA Guide](./ACCELA_GUIDE.md?v) | [Settings Guide](./SETTINGS_GUIDE.md?v)