Look at the bottom of the tab for a security note stating: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer." Check the Unblock box. Click Apply , then OK .
Rage Plugin Hook (RPH) works by "hooking" into the game’s memory and executable file while it runs. Because this behavior mimics how some malicious software operates, Windows Defender and other antivirus programs often flag it as a "False Positive." To protect your system, Windows "blocks" the specific DLL files required for the Hook to function. Method 1: Manually Unblocking DLL Files
Add the entire GTA V folder as an exclusion in: rage plugin hook or its dependencies might be blocked hot
Click . Repeat this for RagePluginHook.log and any major .dll files in the root folder. 2. Establishing Antivirus Exclusions
A clean and correct installation setup is critical. If you skipped steps or added files incorrectly, it could cause permission or dependency errors. Look at the bottom of the tab for
Ensure you are using the exact version of RPH bundled with the latest LSPDFR or downloaded directly from the official website.
For a quick overview, here is a checklist of every action mentioned in this guide: Because this behavior mimics how some malicious software
Sometimes, individual DLL files become "locked" by Windows.