Antivirus software provides protection against malware and viruses for computers, but sometimes it may also misidentify or block Eagle from accessing necessary resources, causing the software to malfunction. This article will guide you on how to temporarily disable antivirus software while using Eagle to resolve compatibility issues.

Why You Might Need to Disable Antivirus Software

Antivirus software sometimes incorrectly identifies normal software behavior as suspicious activity, especially when applications need to access specific system resources. Eagle needs to perform certain operations when managing image libraries that may be misidentified by antivirus software. Temporarily disabling antivirus protection can help rule out such issues.

Find the antivirus software icon in the system tray on the taskbar
Right-click on the antivirus software icon
In the popup menu, find and click "Disable", "Turn Off", "Exit", or similar options

Find your antivirus software icon in the menu bar
Click on the antivirus software icon
In the popup menu, find and click "Disable", "Turn Off", "Exit", or similar options

Important Security Notice

Warning: Disabling antivirus software will expose your computer to security risks. It is recommended to only temporarily disable it when troubleshooting Eagle compatibility issues and immediately re-enable antivirus protection after completing the operation. If you only need to perform specific operations (such as installing or updating Eagle), you can restore the antivirus software's protection immediately after completion.

How to Temporarily Disable Antivirus Software to Resolve Eagle Compatibility Issues