If you’re a fan of the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game League of Legends, you may have run into issues with your antivirus software blocking the game’s files or preventing it from running properly. If you’re using Avast antivirus, you can fix this by whitelisting League of Legends in your security settings. Here’s how to do it.
Finding the Correct Folder
The first step in whitelisting League of Legends in Avast is to locate the game’s folder on your computer. By default, this will be in the “Program Files” or “Program Files (x86)” directory.
Once you’ve found the correct folder, right-click on it and select “Properties.” This will bring up a window with information about the folder, including its location on your computer. Make a note of the location, as you’ll need it in the next step.
Adding League of Legends to the Exclusions List
Now that you know where the League of Legends folder is located, you can add it to Avast’s exclusions list. Here’s how:
- Open the Avast user interface by double-clicking the Avast icon in your system tray.
- Click on “Settings” in the top menu.
- In the left-hand menu, click on “General.”
- Under “Exclusions,” click on “Add.”
- In the “Add Exclusion” window, click on “Folder.”
- Navigate to the League of Legends folder that you noted earlier, select it, and click “Open.”
- Click “Add” to add the folder to the exclusions list.
Testing the Exclusion
To make sure that your exclusion has been set up correctly, try launching League of Legends. If the game starts up without any issues, your exclusion has been successfully applied. If you continue to have problems, double-check that you’ve added the correct folder to the exclusions list and try restarting your computer. Whitelisting League of Legends in Avast is a simple process that can save you a lot of headaches if you’re having issues with the game. By following these steps, you can ensure that Avast won’t block the game’s files or interfere with its performance.
