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# Bitdefender

Open Bitdefender, go into the "Protection" tab and open the "Antivirus". Switch to the "Settings" tab and select "Manage Exceptions":

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Click on "Add an Exception":

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Create an exception for the RMLLauncher.exe making sure every protection feature will be disabled:

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Then hit "Save" and do the same for the RaftModLoader folder which is located at **C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\RaftModLoader** as well as the **HMLCore.exe** file located in **C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\RaftModLoader .**

These are the exceptions you should have now:

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Also make sure to check the quarantine for any files related to the mod loader and to restore them!

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Finally restart the computer to apply the settings!

## Aaaand you're done !

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