Alex Ruben
How To Fix DODI Repack Installation Freezing at 2.5% on PC
If you’ve been battling the usual crashing or freezing at 2.5% during DODI Repack installs, you’re definitely not alone. It’s kind of annoying because most guides just say “reboot” or “turn off antivirus,” without diving into the real techy stuff. Often, the problem’s rooted in Windows’ security features or some background app blocking the process without clear info. This walkthrough aims to address that by walking through some real-world fixes that actually work, using common tools like Windows Security settings, adding exclusions, and tweaking protections. You’ll get a smoother, less frustrating install, and hopefully, no more frozen progress bars.
How to Fix DODI Repack Installation Freeze at 2.5%
Fix 1: Temporarily Disable Windows Security | Why it helps
Windows Security (or Windows Defender) sometimes gets overly cautious when it detects what it thinks might be suspicious files, especially unpacking or setup files. Freezing at 2.5% could be your antivirus blocking some part of the install. Disabling real-time protection briefly can tell Windows to chill out for a bit. Just remember to turn it back on afterward — this isn’t the time to leave your guard down all day. Depending on your Windows version (10, 11, or otherwise), you’ll find this in Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection.
- Open Start Menu and type
Windows Security, then select it. - Click on Virus & Threat Protection.
- Hit Manage Settings under Virus & Threat Protection Settings.
- Toggle off Real-time Protection. You might see a warning about your PC security — just accept it temporarily.
This often helps by preventing Windows or its built-in app from second-guessing the installer, especially if it’s scanning in background and slowing things down or blocking execution.
Fix 2: Run the Installer as Admin & Use Compatibility Mode | Why this helps
Sometimes, the app just needs a little extra juice or a different permissions level to get past whatever roadblocks Windows throws. Right-click the setup file, then pick Run as administrator. Also, trying to run it in compatibility mode for an earlier Windows version (like Windows 10 if you’re on 11) can give it a nudge. To do this:
- Right-click the installer .exe file.
- Choose Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows 10 (or whatever version you think worked before).
- Click Apply, then OK.
- Launch the installer again.
This approach can solve weird install freezes especially on devious Windows setups that might block certain scripts or processes.
Fix 3: Add the Game Folder & Installer to Windows Security Exclusions | Why it helps
Ever notice how Windows Security sometimes acts up, even after you re-enable protections? It might be stopping specific folders from being fully trusted, especially where you install large files or unpacked archives. So, adding your game folder (and the installer) to exclusions ensures Windows simply ignores changes there, reducing the chance of interference.
Head into Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings > Add or Remove Exclusions. Then:
- Click on Add or Remove Exclusions.
- Select Add an Exclusion > Folder.
- Navigate to your game’s install folder, like
C:\Games\MyAwesomeGame, and add it.
On some setups, this stops Windows from second-guessing the unpacking process or the installer itself. Works more often than you’d think.
Fix 4: Use Command Line (Optional for Advanced Users)
If the above doesn’t do the trick, a little command line magic might help. Open PowerShell as admin (Win + X > Windows PowerShell (Admin)) and run:
Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $true
This slaps down real-time scanning system-wide, which can sometimes stop an install from freezing. When you’re done, just re-enable it with:
Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $false
Note: This isn’t a recommended long-term fix, but it helps troubleshoot where the problem might be.
Extra tips & common pitfalls
- In some cases, simply running the installer as Administrator or in Compatibility Mode fixes it right away.
- Make sure your OS and graphics/driver drivers are fully updated, because weird install issues can sometimes be hardware-related or due to outdated drivers.
- Closing other background apps, especially disk or network intensive ones, can make a difference.
Wrap-up
Getting past that pesky 2.5% freeze mostly comes down to blocking interference from Windows Security or permissions issues. The tougher part is figuring out which method applies to your setup, but often reproducing some combination of these steps does the trick. It’s kind of annoying how Windows makes it more complicated than it should be, but these workarounds tend to get you past that bottleneck. Fingers crossed this helps someone avoid the hours of frustration and get that game installed.
Summary
- Temporarily disable Windows Defender real-time protection.
- Run setup as administrator, or in compatibility mode.
- Whitelist the game folder and installer in Windows Security.
- Use PowerShell to toggle real-time scanning if needed.
- Ensure Windows and drivers are up-to-date, close other apps.
Final thoughts
If this gets one setup moving, it’s a win. Not every fix works the first time, but combining these tricks usually does the job. Sometimes, malware scans or background apps can be sneaky, so be aware of what else might be blocking the process. Good luck, and hopefully, this helps shave some hours off the install pain. Worked for me — hope it works for you, too!