# Configuring your antivirus

## **Why is my antivirus suspecting RMLLauncher to be a Trojan/Malware?**

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**RMLLauncher is completely safe to use.**\
\&#xNAN;*It's important to note that both RMLLauncher and Core are open-sourced, allowing users to analyze the code.*
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Our launcher behavior might seem unusual to antivirus programs because it involves downloading files, loading code into the game and connects to servers.\
We also do not possess a yearly Microsoft code signing license, which can trigger alerts.

Since our software is open-sourced, If it were a virus, someone would have noticed by now.\
Rest assured, our community has thoroughly examined the software. So, you can trust RMLLauncher without any concerns. 😊

## 1. Adding exclusions in your antivirus

To prevent false positives for the launcher, add these two exclusions to your antivirus settings:

1. **RMLLauncher.exe**
2. **C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\RaftModLoader**

Select your Antivirus from the list below to get a detailed guide:

{% content-ref url="configuring-your-antivirus/windows-defender" %}
[windows-defender](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/configuring-your-antivirus/windows-defender)
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{% content-ref url="configuring-your-antivirus/malwarebytes" %}
[malwarebytes](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/configuring-your-antivirus/malwarebytes)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="configuring-your-antivirus/avast" %}
[avast](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/configuring-your-antivirus/avast)
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{% content-ref url="configuring-your-antivirus/norton" %}
[norton](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/configuring-your-antivirus/norton)
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{% content-ref url="configuring-your-antivirus/bitdefender" %}
[bitdefender](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/configuring-your-antivirus/bitdefender)
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{% content-ref url="configuring-your-antivirus/avg" %}
[avg](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/configuring-your-antivirus/avg)
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Your antivirus is not on the list? Search on google **"how to add exclusions in \[Your antivirus name...]"** and there should be a support website from that antivirus explaining how to do it. You will have to add both exceptions [mentioned above ](#1.-adding-exclusions-in-your-antivirus):point\_up:

## 2. You should be done !

**Simply restart our launcher and it should be working !**

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If you encounter any further errors or experience the same issue, please visit the #support channel on our [Discord](https://www.raftmodding.com/discord).\
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Our team is more than happy to assist you. 🙂
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