Antivirus & Download FAQ
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Antivirus & Download FAQ
The most common questions people ask before they even get the loader running. Read these first if Windows is blocking or removing your download.
Why is Scooby flagged as a virus?
It is most commonly known as a false positive, which means your PC may automatically flag the mod menu as malware because it doesn't recognise the file or its intentions.
This happens due to the way mod menus are developed, not necessarily because they are malicious.
How can I download the loader?
Simply disable Real-time Protection in Windows Security.
You may also need to temporarily disable your browser's Safe Browsing or Safe Search feature if it prevents the download.
Recommended browsers are Chrome and Firefox.
Why does the Scooby loader delete itself after some time?
This usually happens because the loader hasn't been added as an exclusion in Windows Defender. When Real-time Protection is re-enabled, Windows Defender may automatically remove the loader.
To prevent this, open Windows Security and go to:
Virus & threat protection → Manage settings → Add or remove exclusions → Add an exclusionSelect the Scooby loader. Once it has been added as an exclusion, Windows Defender should no longer remove it automatically.