# Coaster Climax Control Panel Software

## README

Thank you for downloading the Coaster Climax Control Panel Software.

This software allows you to connect, configure and use your Coaster Climax Control Panel with supported Ride Sims.

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## IMPORTANT - BETA SOFTWARE

This software is currently **BETA**.

While it has been tested, you may still experience bugs, crashes or unexpected behaviour. We are constantly working on improving it.

If you find any bugs or have suggestions, please report them in our Discord server. Your feedback helps improve future updates.

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## Antivirus Notice

Some antivirus programs may incorrectly detect the software as suspicious. This is a **false positive** that can happen with newly released or independently developed applications.

If the software is blocked or immediately closes, you may need to temporarily disable your antivirus or add the software folder as an exclusion before running it.

After installing, you can re-enable your antivirus.

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# Windows Security (Microsoft Defender)

## Method 1 - Turn off Real-time Protection

1. Press the Windows key and search for **Windows Security**.
2. Open **Windows Security**.
3. Click **Virus & threat protection**.
4. Under **Virus & threat protection settings**, click **Manage settings**.
5. Turn **Real-time protection** OFF.
6. Run the Coaster Climax software.
7. Turn Real-time Protection back ON afterwards.

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## Method 2 - Add an Exclusion (Recommended)

1. Open **Windows Security**.
2. Go to **Virus & threat protection**.
3. Click **Manage settings**.
4. Scroll down to **Exclusions**.
5. Click **Add or remove exclusions**.
6. Select **Add an exclusion**.
7. Choose **Folder**.
8. Select the folder containing the Coaster Climax software.
9. Run the software as normal.

This method is recommended because it keeps Windows Security enabled while allowing the software to run.

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# Other Antivirus Software

If you use another antivirus program (Norton, McAfee, Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, etc.) you will usually need to either:

• Temporarily disable Real-time Protection.
OR
• Add the Coaster Climax software folder as an exception/exclusion.

Every antivirus is slightly different, but the option is usually found in:

Settings → Protection → Exceptions / Exclusions

Once the software has been added as an exclusion, you can re-enable your antivirus protection.

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# Running the Software

1. Extract the ZIP file if applicable.
2. Add the software folder to your antivirus exclusions if required.
3. Run the software.
4. Connect your Coaster Climax Control Panel.
5. Enjoy!

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# Reporting Bugs

Please report any issues in our Discord server.

When reporting a bug, include:

• A description of what happened.
• What you were doing before the issue occurred.
• Any error messages.
• A screenshot or screen recording if possible.
• Your Windows version.

This helps us fix problems much faster.

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# Thank You

Thank you for supporting Coaster Climax.

We hope you enjoy using your Control Panel, and we appreciate your patience while the software is in beta.

Have fun, and happy dispatching!
