Real-time Scanning: Temporarily disable "Real-time protection" or "Ransomware protection" in Windows Defender or your third-party antivirus while installing the mod. Step 3: Check Folder Permissions and Locations
: Another application (like a standalone 7-Zip window, a download manager, or even a cloud sync service like OneDrive) may have the file open, preventing MO2 from accessing it. Close these programs and try again. Corrupted Downloads
Here is a piece explaining the issue and the solution:
The archiving tool (7-Zip, WinRAR, or Windows Explorer) needs elevated privileges to write certain files.
Real-time Scanning: Temporarily disable "Real-time protection" or "Ransomware protection" in Windows Defender or your third-party antivirus while installing the mod. Step 3: Check Folder Permissions and Locations
: Another application (like a standalone 7-Zip window, a download manager, or even a cloud sync service like OneDrive) may have the file open, preventing MO2 from accessing it. Close these programs and try again. Corrupted Downloads
Here is a piece explaining the issue and the solution:
The archiving tool (7-Zip, WinRAR, or Windows Explorer) needs elevated privileges to write certain files.