🔧 Fix Resident Evil 8 Crash at Startup | Windows Defender Blocking Game File Issue

 If your Resident Evil 8: Village is crashing on launch or right after the Capcom logo, don’t panic — you're not alone! This issue is often caused by Windows Defender blocking the main game executable or other essential files.

Here’s a simple fix to get you back into the horror without interruption. 👇

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✅ Step-by-Step Fix for RE8 Crash (Windows Defender Issue)

1. Open Windows Security:

   • Press Win + S and type Windows Security.

   • Open it.

2. Go to Virus & Threat Protection:

   • Click on Virus & threat protection.

   • Scroll down and click on Manage settings under Virus & threat protection settings.

3. Add an Exclusion for RE8:

   • Scroll down and click Add or remove exclusions.

   • Click on + Add an exclusion and choose Folder.

   • Navigate to your Resident Evil 8 game folder and select it.

   Example path:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Resident Evil Village

4. Restart Your PC (Recommended):

   • After adding the exclusion, restart your computer to apply the changes.

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🔄 Optional: Verify Game Files (Steam)

Just in case something got deleted:

• Open Steam Library

• Right-click Resident Evil Village

• Go to Properties > Installed Files

• Click Verify integrity of game files

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Video tutorial

https://dai.ly/x9iswh6

🧠 Why This Happens:

Windows Defender sometimes mistakenly detects certain .exe files or mod-related content as threats, especially with newer updates. Adding an exclusion ensures it doesn’t interfere with your gameplay.

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💬 Still Having Issues?

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Stay spooky,
~ modsgamer77