Process May be Interfering With the Operation of AoE2 DE [Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Encountered an error, A running process may be interfering with the correct operation of AoE2 DE, while Playing Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition? You are not alone; it happens to the best of us.

This guide will discuss how to fix this issue so you can play your favorite real-time strategy game without any hindrance. But first, let us know why this error occurs in the first place.

Why does a running process may be interfering with the correct operation of AoE2 DE error occur?

Users usually face this issue because of the antivirus software installed or security settings enabled on their computers. The problem could also be due to game overlays or active processes.

What can I do if a running process may be interfering with thecorrect operation of AoE2 DE error?

Before jumping into serious troubleshooting, here are a few things you can do to resolve the problem:

You could move to the complex solutions mentioned below if none worked for you.

1. Disable Windows Defender

Note:It is recommended to turn on the real-time protection when you are done playing the game.

2. Add AoE2DE to your antivirus exception list

If you have an antivirus installed on your computer, you must add the whole game installation folder to the exclusion list.

Steps to whitelist a folder can be different for every antivirus tool; we have mentioned adding a folder to the exclusion list for Avast for you.

3. Disable the Antivirus

If adding an exception doesn’t work, try disabling the antivirus while you play the game. Here we have mentioned the steps to disable Avast for you:

Click OK to confirm the action. The antivirus will be disabled for the chosen time. Please make sure you enable antivirus on your computer once done playing the game

So, in this way, you can fix a running process may be interfering with the correct operation of AoE2 DE error.

You can reach out to the Age of Empires support team if the issue persists. They will ask you to provide specific details, including your antivirus software’s name, DxDiag, mdmp file, and recent crash logs. If you are unsure how to find this information,you can check out this support articlefrom the Age of Empires website.

If we have missed any solutions that helped you resolve the issue, please mention them in the comments below.

Process May be Interfering With the Operation of AoE2 DE [Fix]#

Why does a running process may be interfering with the correct operation of AoE2 DE error occur?#

What can I do if a running process may be interfering with thecorrect operation of AoE2 DE error?#

1. Disable Windows Defender#

2. Add AoE2DE to your antivirus exception list#

3. Disable the Antivirus#