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# Disable Antivirus BSOD Fix

##  "Antivirus Not Disabled" BSOD in Chlorine Loader

This error typically occurs when antivirus settings are not fully disabled. Even if you followed our instructions using Defender Control (DControl), some real-time protection options may still be active, causing issues like BSOD errors. Follow the steps below to resolve this problem:

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### 1. **Enable Windows Defender via DControl**

* Open **Defender Control (DControl)**.
* Click on **Enable Windows Defender** to temporarily re-enable it.
* In case you don't have DControl yet you can download it here:

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### 2. **Disable All Antivirus Options**

* Open your antivirus settings (Windows Defender or other antivirus software).
* Make sure to disable all the following:
  * **Real-time protection**
  * **Cloud-delivered protection**
  * **Automatic sample submission**
  * **Tamper protection**
  * Disable any other protection settings

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### 3. **Disable Windows Defender via DControl After Disabling Antivirus Options**

* Go back to **Defender Control (DControl)**.
* Click **Disable Windows Defender** to turn it off completely.

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### 4. Restart the Loader

* After completing these steps, restart the loader to check if the issue is resolved.
* You can also find the DControl download and more advanced instructions here:

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[Antivirus & Firewall](/chlorinecheats/setup/antivirus-and-firewall.md)
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### Video Tutorial:

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Facing different BSOD issues?

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[Failed to LoadDriver Fix](/chlorinecheats/common-issues/failed-to-loaddriver-fix.md)
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