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3 months ago

Memory Boost Technical Issues and Feedback Thread

Sul Sul Simmers! With today's base game update, we've announced a new feature called Memory Boost on an opt-in basis for PC/Windows players that will be available starting September 23rd. If you're...

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LucyLovesMarvel

Rising Scout

2 months ago

This wasnt answerd in the FAQ so I think this is thr right place to ask?? idk

ANYWAYS I'm gonna try out the memory boost and on the tutorial page it says ill want to add something to my antivirus program

dk what that is or how to do it or if its even mandatory

crinrict
Hero+
2 months ago
Hi LucyLovesMarvel

You can find instructions here: https://crinrict.com/blog/2020/10/add-exceptions-to-anti-virus-programs.html if you are on Windows 11, it's similar. I need to update that. Haven't had the time.

If the exe gets blocked by your antivirus program, it can have some nasty side effects.

Other antivirus program work similar.

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