For an extra layer of security, you can also add a exclusion specifically for RAGEPluginHook.exe by repeating the steps and selecting "Process" instead of "Folder".
Do you have any software installed besides Windows Defender?
Rage Plugin Hook or its Dependencies Might Be Blocked: Fixes & Solutions
: Keep a record of your mod configurations, especially if you customize settings. This can make troubleshooting easier.
The "RAGE Plugin Hook or its dependencies might be blocked" error is incredibly frustrating, but rest assured, it is almost always solvable. The vast majority of cases are resolved by the first fixes: running as administrator and adding the GTA V folder to your antivirus exclusions. The "hot" nature of the problem often simply reflects a recent game update or an aggressive new Windows Defender signature, both of which have well-documented workarounds in the modding community.
Windows often blocks files downloaded from the internet. You must manually unblock them in the game directory. Go to your main . Right-click RAGEPluginHook.exe and select Properties .