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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 :

  1. Go to https://etherealmenu.cn/
  2. Create a account and password without special characters.
  3. Go to your Account settings/ Account upgrade.
  4. Paste your key in the section Purchase.
  5. Press on Purchase.
  6. After you redeem the key on the main page a Ethereal App download section will be visible.
  7. Press on download and download the .zip check before installation the installation guide.txt which is included in the zip.
  8. After the Ethereal App download from your user panel Unzip and run the setup MSI
    it will create a EtherealEngine Shortcut on Mainscreen.
  9. Disable antivirus entirely. How to install Windows Defender Control
  10. 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:

  1. Click on the controller icon in the app.
  2. The version that is currently selected will be highlighted with a dark light.
  3. 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

  • GTA V Legacy (BattlEye Disabled)

    1. Disable BattlEye: In your game launcher (Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam, or Epic Games Store), navigate to the game settings and ensure BattlEye is disabled.
    2. Launch Game: Start GTA V and go into Story Mode.
    3. Injection: The injector will automatically detect that BattlEye is disabled. You do not need to change any settings in the app for this.
    4. 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.

  • GTA V Legacy (BattlEye Enabled)

    1. Enable BattlEye: In your game launcher, ensure BattlEye is enabled.
    2. Launch Game: Start GTA V and go into Story Mode.
    3. Injection: Open your Ethereal app and simply press the Start button.
    4. Menu: Use F8 to open the menu
  • GTA V Enhanced (Requires BattlEye Enabled)

    1. Disable Secure Boot: You must disable Secure Boot from your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings. How to disable Secure Boot
    2. Disable Antivirus: Your antivirus (Windows Defender or any third-party AV) must be disabled entirely.
    3. Launch Game: Start GTA V and go into Story Mode.
    4. Injection: Open your Ethereal app and press the Start button.
    5. Menu: Use Insert to open the menu

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