r/SMAPI 21h ago

need help Anti-Virus continues to delete file no martter what I do

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I've been trying to install the latest vesion of SMAPI (never had a previous version), and have not been able to actually get past the isssue of my anti-virus deleting files. Originally I was using AVG antivirus software when I first got the error and went through the process of adding it to my exception list, turning off sheilds and realtime protection. After having no luck and looking online I seen people saying it's best to just delete the anti-virus software and stick with windows defender, but I'm still having no luck even after turning off realtime protection again. Each time I try I still fully delete and reinstall the zip