====== Troubleshooting | If Avast prevents Steam from launching VirtualCast ======
Some anti-virus software (e.g., Avast) may prevent VirtualCast from launching.\\
If this is the case, use the steps shown below as a reference to exempt the VirtualCast install folder from virus check.\\
* The images shown here are for the free version. But it is the same for the premium version as well.\\ Other anti-virus software have similar functionality.

Open the Steam library and right-click on VirtualCast to open the Properties page.\\
Open the [LOCAL FILES] tab, and click on [BROWSE LOCAL FILES...].

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Click on the address bar of the Explorer and copy the path of the VirtualCast directory.

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Launch Avast from the icon on the desktop or on the taskbar.\\
From the Menu, click on [Settings].

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In the [General] tab, select [Exceptions] from the sub category and click on [ADD EXECPTION].

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Paste the path to the VirtualCast directory and click on [ADD EXEPTION].

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When the path is successfully added, it will be shown as below.

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