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Antivirus and other programs

Antivirus, overlays, backup and cloud software
Start here Incompatible Software →Programs known to make BeamNG.drive crash, freeze or not launch: antivirus, overlays (MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner), IP-hiding tools, OneDrive, Lavasoft, EZFRD64.
  • Antivirus blocks the gameAntivirus blocking the game or causing crashes, freezes or Failed to write ShaderStream? BitDefender, Avast, ESET, Norton, Kaspersky, McAfee, AVG, Defender.
  • Overlays and tuning softwarePurple triangle, UI has stopped responding or low FPS from MSI Afterburner/RivaTuner, MSI Gaming App, Gigabyte App Center, Omen Gaming Hub, Asus Sonic Suite.
  • OneDrive and backup softwareGame won’t launch, freezes or can’t save settings and mods? OneDrive Documents sync or Acronis True Image may block BeamNG.drive or its user folder.
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