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Remove False Flags From Anti-Viruses
Remove False Flags From Anti-Viruses

If you run into issues when trying to apply an optimization or not being able to install Hone, try excluding Hone from your anti-virus.

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Remove False Flags From Anti-Viruses

Exclude Hone from Kaspersky

If you run into issues such as errors when trying to apply an optimization or not being able to install Hone, try excluding Hone from Kaspersky.

Step 1: Go to Settings

Click the Settings button in the bottom left corner of the main window.

Step 2: Go to Threats and Exclusions

Go to Additional β†’ Threats and Exclusions.

Step 3: Manage exclusions

Click the Manage exclusions link to open the Exclusions window and press the Add button.

Step 4: Select Hone Folder

Select the File or folder input field and paste the following file path:

%localappdata%\Programs\Hone\

Step 5: Add Hone as Exclusion

Add the exclusion and confirm the changes.

Exclude Hone from RAV Endpoint Protection

If you run into issues such as errors when trying to apply an optimization or not being able to install Hone, try excluding Hone from RAV Endpoint Protection.

Step 1: Go to Settings

On the bottom left corner, head over to the Settings page and locate the Exclusion tab.

Step 2: Add Hone Folder

Press the Add button – this will open a file explorer window.

Step 3: Search for the Hone Directory

In the file path search bar, enter the following file path to exclude Hone: %localappdata%\Programs\Hone\

Windows Hone.gg installation path

Step 4: Confirm

Click Select press Yes to confirm your choice.

Exclude Hone from Avast Antivirus

If you run into issues such as errors when trying to apply an optimization or not being able to install Hone, try excluding Hone from Avast.

Step 1: Open Menu

Open the Menu, which is located on the top right corner

avast antivirus page'

Step 2: Open Settings

Go to the Settings page

avast antivirus settings

Step 3: Open Exceptions an Add Hone

Under the general tab, click on Exceptions

avast antivirus exceptions

Step 4: Search for Hone Directory

Add the following file path as an exception: %localappdata%\Programs\Hone\

Add Hone to avast exceptions

That's it! If your anti-virus is not included in this article, please create a ticket on our discord server (https://discord.gg/hone) so we can add it to the article.

Exclude Hone from 360 Total Security

If you run into issues such as errors when trying to apply an optimization or not being able to install Hone, try excluding Hone from 360 Total Security.

Step 1: Go to the Settings page

total 360 settings

Step 2: Head over to the Trust List page

total 360 trust list

Step 3: Press on Add Directory

Locate the following file path: C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\AppData\Local\Programs\Hone

total 360 trust list directory

Step 4: Make sure the Hone folder shows up in the preview

total 360 add hone directory exception

That's it! If your anti-virus is not included in this article, please create a ticket on our discord server (https://discord.gg/hone) so we can add it to the article.

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