How do I use Ethereal?
Updated July 16, 2026
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How do I use Ethereal?
Instructions:
Follow the steps to redeem your key :
- Go to https://etherealmenu.cn/
- Create a account and password without special characters.
- Go to your Account settings/ Account upgrade.
- Paste your key in the section Purchase.
- Press on Purchase.
- After you redeem the key on the main page a Ethereal App download section will be visible.
- Press on download and download the .zip check before installation the installation guide.txt which is included in the zip.
- After the Ethereal App download from your user panel Unzip and run the setup MSI
it will create a EtherealEngine Shortcut on Mainscreen. - Disable antivirus entirely. How to install Windows Defender Control
- Launch the Ethereal app and login.
Selecting your game version in the app
Before starting the game, you must select the correct version in the Ethereal app:
- Click on the controller icon in the app.
- The version that is currently selected will be highlighted with a dark light.
- Make sure this matches the version of the game you are about to launch (Legacy or Enhanced) before proceeding with the launch steps below.
Launch instructions by game version
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GTA V Legacy (BattlEye Disabled)
- Disable BattlEye: In your game launcher (Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam, or Epic Games Store), navigate to the game settings and ensure BattlEye is disabled.
- Launch Game: Start GTA V and go into Story Mode.
- Injection: The injector will automatically detect that BattlEye is disabled. You do not need to change any settings in the app for this.
- Menu: Use F8 to open the menu
Note on "DLL Missing" error: If you get an error about a missing DLL, your antivirus software has likely deleted a necessary file. Temporarily disable your antivirus, then go to the Ethereal app, click the settings icon (gear), and use the option to refresh your files.
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GTA V Legacy (BattlEye Enabled)
- Enable BattlEye: In your game launcher, ensure BattlEye is enabled.
- Launch Game: Start GTA V and go into Story Mode.
- Injection: Open your Ethereal app and simply press the Start button.
- Menu: Use F8 to open the menu
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GTA V Enhanced (Requires BattlEye Enabled)
- Disable Secure Boot: You must disable Secure Boot from your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings. How to disable Secure Boot
- Disable Antivirus: Your antivirus (Windows Defender or any third-party AV) must be disabled entirely.
- Launch Game: Start GTA V and go into Story Mode.
- Injection: Open your Ethereal app and press the Start button.
- Menu: Use Insert to open the menu
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