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Antivirus blocking or crashing the game (BitDefender, Avast, ESET, Norton, Kaspersky, McAfee, AVG, Windows Defender...)

Antivirus blocking the game or causing crashes, freezes or Failed to write ShaderStream? BitDefender, Avast, ESET, Norton, Kaspersky, McAfee, AVG, Defender.

Antivirus and anti-malware programs are known to block BeamNG.drive from launching or to cause crashes and freezes. Find your program below.

 BitDefender

Problems:
  • Unability to launch the game in 64-bit mode.
  • Failed to write ShaderStream errors when loading a level.
Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.x & 2

Problem:
  • Game crash, SDHook64.dll appears in the details.
Solution:
  • A number of reports suggest that reinstalling this software solves the issue.

 Avast

Problem:

Could cause crashes, freezes or blocking the game from launching in rare cases.

Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 ESET

Problem:

Could cause crashes, freezes or blocking the game from launching in rare cases.

Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 Norton

Problem:

Could cause crashes, freezes or blocking the game from launching in rare cases.

Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 Kaspersky

Problem:

Could cause crashes, freezes or blocking the game from launching in rare cases.

Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 Mc Afee

Problem:

Could cause crashes, freezes or blocking the game from launching in rare cases.

Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 AVG

Problem:

Could cause crashes, freezes or blocking the game from launching in rare cases.

Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 YouSee Sikkerhedspakke (Antivirus)

Problem:
  • Could block the game from launching.
Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 IOBit Malware Fighter

Problem:
  • Could block the game from launching, or accessing its own files.
Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 Trend Micro Security

Problem:
  • Could cause the User Interface to not run properly.
Solution:
  • This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

 Windows Defender

Problem:
  • In rare cases Windows Defender may cause conflicts with the game.
Solution:

This app may be interfering with the game’s operation. Please try these steps:

  • Open Windows settings → Windows Security → Open Windows Security → Virus & Threat Protection → Virus & Threat Protection updates and click Check for updates
  • Run a scan on your device
  • Then verify Integrity of Game Files
  • If the issue persists, please contact the software manufacturer for assistance.

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Last modified: October 6, 2026
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