Right-click the shortcut on your desktop and select Properties . Navigate to the Compatibility tab. Check the box for Run this program as an administrator .
Open your Windows Start menu, search for , and open it. Click on Virus & threat protection . Rockstar Games Launcher Not Responding & Workin...
Scroll down to Exclusions and click . Click Add an exclusion and select Folder . Right-click the shortcut on your desktop and select
Under Virus & threat protection settings , click . Rockstar Games Launcher Not Responding & Workin...
The Windows Defender antivirus frequently flags the Rockstar Launcher as a false positive, preventing it from opening.
Windows often restricts the launcher from accessing necessary system files, causing it to freeze on startup.
(Optional) Check and select Windows 8 . Click Apply and then OK . 2. Add Windows Security Exclusions