> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://pangya.gitbook.io/pangya-reborn-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://pangya.gitbook.io/pangya-reborn-wiki/technical-game-problems/game-does-not-launch.md). # Game does not launch If you're having trouble starting your game, please follow the steps below to try and solve your\ problem : ### Add Pangya Reborn! to your antivirus exclusion list Pangya is a game that's been around for a few years now, and since Pangya Reborn! is a private server, your antivirus software can potentially block your access to the game. To do this, add it to your antivirus exclusion list. Below you'll find a tutorial for several antivirus programs and the relevant information.\ \ **Guide to add exceptions :**\ \ • Windows-Defender: • Avira: • Avast: • Bitdefender: • McAfee: \ **Make an exception for :**\ \ • Pangya Reborn! (whole folder)\ • Pangya Reborn!\pr-client\ijl15.dll\ • Pangya Reborn!\pr-client\ProjectG.exe\ \ Once you have completed this step, we recommend that you restart your computer. *** ### Start ProjectG.exe in compability mode If the antivirus solution didn't work, Windows may not be starting the game correctly, so try the following solution.\ \ **Guide to start in compability mode :**\ \ • Windows : [Click here](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-older-apps-or-programs-compatible-with-windows-783d6dd7-b439-bdb0-0490-54eea0f45938) *** ### None of the above solutions worked You can join the [discord](https://www.discord.com/invite/D9gC9Hhpss) and ask for help in the appropriate channel, we will do our best to find the solution and guide your access to the game.