Alex Ruben
How To Perform a DODI Repack Installation: Resolve Stuck and Unarc Errors (2025)
This walkthrough is for anyone tired of hitting those annoying errors during game installation—like the notorious Unarc.dll or ISDone.dll issues. If you’ve ever tried to install a DODI Repack game and things just refused to go smoothly, this should help. The goal is to minimize those errors by tweaking some Windows security settings and properly configuring exclusions. Usually, it’s just Windows security throwing a fit, thinking your cracked game files are malware, so turning off some protections temporarily, and telling Windows to chill out about that specific folder, can fix a lot of headaches. After following these steps, expect a smoother install process and less frustration in the long run. Whether you’re a casual or semi-pro gamer, this setup can save you a lot of retries.
How to Fix DODI Repack Install Errors in Windows
Disable Real-time Protection — Making Windows Less Paranoid
Why it helps: Sometimes, Windows Security’s real-time protection mistakenly flags repacked game files as malicious, which can mess up the installation or cause errors like ISDone.dll. Disabling it temporarily gets out of the way so your setup can run uninterrupted. It applies if errors pop up during installation or when unpacking files.
When it applies: Usually during the initial setup or when extracting large archives—errors pop up and stop the process cold.
What to expect: Once disabled, installations tend to go smoother. But don’t forget to turn it back on afterward—security doesn’t need to be off forever.
Another thing: On some setups, Windows might prompt you to confirm the change or require admin rights, so make sure you have those.
- Open the Start Menu and type
Windows Security, then press Enter. - Click on Virus & threat protection.
- Scroll down and click on Manage settings under “Virus & threat protection settings”.
- Switch off the toggle for Real-time protection. Watch out for any User Account Control prompts—click Yes if prompted.
Start Installation of the Game
Once Windows security is out of the way, it’s time to run that setup:
- Locate the setup file—probably in your Downloads folder or wherever you saved it—and double-click it.
- If Windows prompts with User Account Control, click Yes.
- On the installer screen, pressing Up Arrow sometimes helps bring up options, or just look for the install button directly.
- Select your preferred install folder, like
C:\Games\YourGame. To avoid future fuss, pick a simple path without spaces or special characters. - Click Install. Be patient—it might take a few minutes, especially for larger titles.
Add Your Game Folder as an Exclusion (Because Windows, of course, has to make it harder than necessary)
Why it helps: After installing, Windows Security can still interfere when launching the game or scanning files. Adding the game folder to exclusions basically tells Windows: “Hey, this folder is safe,” avoiding false alarms and errors like DLL crashes.
When it applies: When errors reappear after initial install, particularly during game launch or patching.
What to expect: Less security interference, smoother loading, and fewer DLL errors.
Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary… To do this:
- Open Windows Security again.
- Navigate to Virus & threat protection > Add or remove exclusions.
- Click Add or remove exclusions, then select Folder.
- Browse to your game’s folder—probably
C:\Games\YourGame—and select it. - Click Select Folder to confirm.
Re-enable Real-time Protection — Because your system shouldn’t stay vulnerable forever
Why it helps: Keeping Windows security active is a good idea once setup is all done. Re-enabling defense shields your system from actual malware, which you definitely don’t want to ignore long-term.
When it applies: After you’ve added exclusions, to tighten security back up.
What to expect: Now your game runs smoothly without risking malware infections, and Windows doesn’t keep second-guessing your files.
- Return to Virus & threat protection.
- Find the Real-time protection toggle and switch it back on.
Launch the Game & Enjoy the Peaceful Gameplay
Why it helps: When setup issues are out of the way, launching your game should happen without error messages or crashes. Just double-click your game’s shortcut or exe file.
When it applies: Every time after setup, for a smoother experience.
What to expect: Launch, load, and enjoy — no fuss, no error dialogs.
- Locate your game shortcut on the desktop or in the start menu.
- Double-click and wait a few seconds—large games can take a moment even after everything’s configured.
Extra Tips & Common Troubleshooting
Because sometimes, Windows security can be stubborn, or other things might go wrong:
- If errors pop up during install, try deleting any leftover files from previous attempts before retrying.
- Make sure your antivirus isn’t aggressively scanning or quarantining files from that folder—sometimes it deletes or blocks files without clear notice.
- If download corruption is suspected, re-download the archive from a trusted source—sometimes files glitch the first time around.
- Check your system requirements. Just because the game starts doesn’t mean it’ll run well if your PC is underpowered.
Summary
- Disable real-time protection before installation.
- Run the setup, select folder, install.
- Add game folder as an exclusion in Windows Security.
- Re-enable real-time protection.
- Launch the game and enjoy.
Wrap-up
This approach most times makes the difference between a frustrating install and a smooth, frustration-free setup. It’s kinda annoying how Windows security can interfere, but once those folders are whitelisted, everything usually works like a charm. Of course, be cautious when disabling security features—only do it when installing from trusted sources and turn everything back on afterward. Hopefully, this shaves off a few hours for someone.