# Add an exception in your antivirus software for the [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Find your game folder|Stardew Valley folder]]. You can search online for your antivirus name with the words ''add folder exception'' for instructions.<br />'''Note for Windows players:''' if didn't install an antivirus, you have Windows Defender by default and it ''can'' cause lag. Try [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-an-exclusion-to-windows-security-811816c0-4dfd-af4a-47e4-c301afe13b26 excluding the game folder] in that case. | # Add an exception in your antivirus software for the [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started#Find your game folder|Stardew Valley folder]]. You can search online for your antivirus name with the words ''add folder exception'' for instructions.<br />'''Note for Windows players:''' if didn't install an antivirus, you have Windows Defender by default and it ''can'' cause lag. Try [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-an-exclusion-to-windows-security-811816c0-4dfd-af4a-47e4-c301afe13b26 excluding the game folder] in that case. |