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. This gives the launcher permission to create files in protected areas like C:\ProgramData Install Steam

Antivirus software can block applications from creating new folders in protected directories.

For third-party antivirus (Norton, McAfee, Bitdefender), consult your software’s documentation to add Steam as an exclusion.

or anything flagged as a "HackTool" related to the game's launcher. Add Exclusion: Add the entire game folder to your antivirus list to prevent future blocks. 4. Verify Steam Client Settings (For Official Games)