Open your Windows Start menu, search for , and open it. Click on Virus & threat protection .

Scroll down to Exclusions and click . Click Add an exclusion and select Folder .

Press to open the Task Manager and end all processes named "Rockstar Games" or "Social Club".

Corrupted temporary files can cause the launcher to hang infinitely on the loading screen.

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

The Windows Defender antivirus frequently flags the Rockstar Launcher as a false positive, preventing it from opening.