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Is the Roblox FPS Unlocker a Virus?

The Roblox FPS Unlocker is a freely available and open-source software tool designed for Microsoft Windows.

It’s used to enhance the performance of the Roblox gaming experience by allowing users to exceed the 60 FPS limit.

The tool is not associated with Roblox, so it’s considered a third-party tool.

To download it, you need to go to the tool’s Github page and download the latest release.

However, many users are unable to download Roblox FPS Unlocker because the Microsoft Defender Antivirus prevents it.

In this guide, you’ll learn if the Roblox FPS Unlocker is a virus and why does Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects it as a threat.

Is the Roblox FPS Unlocker a virus?

No, the Roblox FPS Unlocker is not a virus and it’s safe.

The Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects it as a threat because it thinks that it’s an exploit/virus.

However, this is a false positive as the tool contains no malicious files.

According to the antivirus, the tool is considered a “Game Hack”.

This is a general category for files that gives users unauthorized access to a gaming platform or server.

During the Roblox Developers Conference in 2019, the Vice President of Engineering, Adam Miller, confirmed that the usage of the FPS Unlocker is not punishable on Roblox.

How to download Roblox FPS Unlocker with Windows Security

Roblox FPS Unlocker Virus

To download Roblox FPS Unlocker with Windows Security, you need to disable “Real-time protection” from Windows Security.

After you’ve disabled it, you’ll be able to download the tool without getting any warnings.

Here’s how to do this:

  1. Use Windows Search and search for “Windows Security”.
  2. Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings > Manage settings > Real-time protection > Off.
  3. Navigate to https://github.com/axstin/rbxfpsunlocker/releases and install the latest .zip version of the tool.
  4. Extract or open “rbxfpsunlocker-x64.zip”.
  5. Run the “rbxfpsunlocker.exe” application and launch Roblox.

After you’ve downloaded the Roblox FPS Unlocker, you can re-enable real-time protection from Windows Security.

This will allow the Windows Security to protect your computer from other threats and viruses.

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