Ensure you have the newest version to avoid conflicts.
Repeat this for any .dll files inside your plugins folder if necessary. 2. Add Exclusions to Windows Security (Antivirus)
Scroll down to the Exclusions header and click . Click Add an exclusion and choose Folder .
When the error appears, the game crashes to the desktop. The full message often includes a line about being unable to load a specific .dll file (like RageNativeUI.dll or NativeUI.dll ).
(Ensure you install the x64 version)
RPH requires elevated permissions to "hook" into the game process correctly. Right-click RagePluginHook.exe in your game folder. Properties Compatibility Check the box for Run this program as an administrator 4. Check for Outdated Dependencies
Several factors might contribute to the blocking of the RAGE plugin hook or its dependencies:
Right-click RAGEPluginHook.exe -> -> Compatibility . Check Run this program as an administrator .
: Windows Defender or software like Malwarebytes flags RPH dependencies as false positives.
These programs use heuristic analysis. If they see a program (GTA V) being modified by another program (RPH), they assume a ransomware attack and kill the process.
(this often helps with the "hooking" phase during the game’s splash screen). The "Last Resort" Strategy