MSI Dragon Center Firewall Error: 5 Simple Solutions to Apply

Try these easy fixes if the firewall/antivirus is blocking Dragon Center

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Are you getting the firewall error with MSI Dragon Center? If yes, this article will help you to solve this problem.

For MSI gaming computers, the Dragon Center is an essential application. However, this helpful tool may not sometimes work due to some errors. You may get problems likeMSI mystic light not workingorgaming mode not activating, etc. But, the Firewall blocking issue is the most annoying one.

Why is my firewall or antivirus blocking MSI Dragon Center?

It is happening because your security program is treating Dragon Center as a potential threat. It is a false positive result. This problem occurs due to the following reasons:

There may be other reasons. But, these are the most common ones.

How can I fix the MSI Dragon Center firewall error?

Before trying our solutions, we strongly suggest you check the following things:

After ensuring the above things, follow these methods:

1. Whitelist the Dragon Center services on the firewall

We have used Bitdefender Total Security. If you use a different one, you will have to figure out the steps. But, it should be mostly similar.

Whitelisting the MSI DC in the firewall should solve the Dragon Center firewall error. If not, follow the other methods.

2. Uninstall MSI SDK and try again

After uninstalling the SDK, when you relaunch the MSI DC, it will automatically install the latest SDK. It should solve your problem.

Now, your security program may treat it as a legit application. However, you still may get firewall errors with MSI Dragon Center. In this case, follow the next methods.

4. Repair or reset the Dragon Center app

After repairing, try to relaunch the app and see if you still get the problem. If it doesn’t work, click onResetfrom the same settings to reset the app.

5. Re-install MSI Dragon Center

We suggest you use an uninstallation tool likeRevo Uninstallerto uninstall these applications. It is because Windows may not be able to remove them completely, and that may not solve our problem.

This method should fix the MSI Dragon Center firewall error. If necessary, learnhow to solve Dragon Center not installing.

This article has explained how you can fix the MSI Dragon Center firewall error. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to let us know in the comment box.

MSI Dragon Center Firewall Error: 5 Simple Solutions to Apply#

Why is my firewall or antivirus blocking MSI Dragon Center?#

How can I fix the MSI Dragon Center firewall error?#

1. Whitelist the Dragon Center services on the firewall#

2. Uninstall MSI SDK and try again#

3. Enable related services#

4. Repair or reset the Dragon Center app#

5. Re-install MSI Dragon Center#