> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://api.raftmodding.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://api.raftmodding.com/getting-started/installing-raft-mod-loader/configuring-your-antivirus/avast.md). # Avast Open Avast then click on "Menu" in the top right and select "Settings":

Go into the "General" then "Exceptions" tab:

Now click on "Add Exception"-> "Browse". It is a bit tedious to select exceptions as you need to check the box next to the File/Folder. First you select the **RMLLauncher.exe :**

And then you select the **RaftModLoader** folder which is located at **C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\RaftModLoader**:

Once both are selected hit "Ok". Then "Add Exception":

Now click on "Add Exception" again:

And let's add exceptions for the website: `raftmodding.com`

and `fastdl.raftmodding.com` . This is how the exceptions should look like for you in the end:

Now go into the "Blocked & Allowed Apps tab" and click on "Allow App":

Then "Select App Manually":

Do this for the RMLLauncher.exe

as well as the **HMLCore.exe** file located in **C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\RaftModLoader .** This is what the exceptions should look like:

Finally restart the computer to apply the settings! ## Aaaand you're done ! **Simply restart our launcher and it should be working !** :thumbsup: