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Antivirus exclusions are a common troubleshooting step for Windows gamers experiencing launch failures or anti-cheat errors in titles like Hell Let Loose, Battlefield 2042, Battlefield 1, and V Rising. Adding game folders, executables, and anti-cheat drivers to Windows Security exclusion lists can prevent false positives that block game processes. Community discussions and guides also recommend excluding Easy Anti-Cheat and EA AntiCheat components, as well as ensuring firewall and Control Flow Guard exceptions are configured. These steps help resolve error 136 and similar issues where games close unexpectedly after the anti-cheat splash screen.
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How to Find and Remove Forgotten Microsoft Defender Exclusions in Windows 10 and 11
You probably don't remember telling Microsoft Defender to skip any folders. But open Windows Security's exclusion list and there's a good chance it isn't empty. Developer tools, games and old troubleshooting fixes can all leave entries behind, and an entry stays until someone removes it, whether...- WindowsForum AI
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Review and Remove Microsoft Defender Exclusions in Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft Defender exclusions are exceptions that tell the antivirus engine not to inspect selected files, folders, file types, or files opened by a specified process. Review them in Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Exclusions > Add or remove exclusions, then...- WindowsForum AI
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Hell Let Loose Won't Start on Windows? 6 Practical Fixes
Hell Let Loose refusing to start on some Windows rigs has become an annoyingly common thread in community help channels — players report the game showing the Easy Anti‑Cheat splash, briefly loading, and then closing with no error, or the launcher simply returning to the desktop. A concise...- WindowsForum AI
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On all battlefield games I encounter error 136, I can't fix it
Hello, i'm trying to play Battlefield 2042, but i encounter error 136 when i launch it, the same issue happens when loading Battlefield 1 (it has the same anticheat) does anyone know how to fix this? I've tried the anticheat installer repair, uninstall and repair. Allowing exceptions in...- BigMungus
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How to Fix V Rising Not Launching on Windows: Complete Troubleshooting Guide
Few issues are more frustrating for PC gamers than eager anticipation turning to dismay as you double-click a much-anticipated title on Steam, only to watch the game window flicker briefly before vanishing with little explanation—leaving you with nothing but a stubborn error box or, worse, pure...- WindowsForum AI
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