Whitelist FerocityRO.exe in Windows Defender (Windows 10/11)

Why whitelist?

Ferocity RO uses a game patcher and an anti-cheat (e.g., Gepard Shield). These are legitimate tools, but because they update often and watch the game process, Windows Defender can sometimes slow, block, or quarantine the game files by mistake.
Whitelisting tells Defender: “These files/folder are from a source I trust,” so your game can launch, patch, and save without random interruptions.

Only whitelist if you installed the game from the official Ferocity RO download. Do not turn off your antivirus entirely.

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How to whitelist FerocityRO.exe (Windows 10/11)

1. Open Windows Security

   • Press Start → type Windows Security → open it.

2. Go to Virus & threat protection → Manage settings (under Virus & threat protection settings).

3. Scroll to Exclusions → Add or remove exclusions → Add an exclusion.

4. Choose File → select your game file:
   C:\Games\FerocityRO\FerocityRO.exe (your path may differ)

5. (Recommended) Add the whole game folder too so updates don’t get blocked:
   Add an exclusion → Folder → pick your FerocityRO folder (e.g., C:\Games\FerocityRO\).

That’s it. ✅

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If the game can’t patch or save (optional)

Windows’ ransomware protection may be blocking writes.

1. In Windows Security: Virus & threat protection → Ransomware protection → Manage ransomware protection.

2. Controlled folder access → Allow an app through Controlled folder access → Add an allowed app → Browse all apps.

3. Add FerocityRO.exe (and your patcher/launcher EXE if you use one).

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If you see “Windows protected your PC” (SmartScreen)

• Click More info → Run anyway (one time for our signed file).

• If the file shows as blocked: right-click FerocityRO.exe → Properties → check Unblock → OK.

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Quick tips

• Install to a simple path like C:\Games\FerocityRO\ (avoid Program Files).

• Keep your antivirus on; only exclude the game file/folder you trust.