Step 1: Exclude the Crossfire PH Folder from Your Antivirus

This step will prevent your antivirus software from potentially flagging or interfering with Crossfire PH game files. The exact steps will vary depending on the antivirus software you are using. Here are general instructions for some common antivirus programs:

General Steps (Windows Defender)

• Open your Antivirus Software. You should find its icon in your system tray (usually in the bottom right corner of your screen). Double-click the icon to open the program's interface.
• Look for Settings or Options. Navigate through the program's menus to find settings related to:

Exclusions

Exceptions

Allowed Files/Folders

Real-time Protection Settings

• Add an Exclusion/Exception.

You might see a button like "Add," "Browse," or "+ Add Exclusion." Click on it.

You will likely be prompted to browse for the folder you want to exclude.

• Locate your Crossfire PH Installation Folder. The default installation path is usually:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Crossfire PH

Open Windows Security (search in the Start Menu).

Click on Virus & threat protection.

Under "Virus & threat protection settings," click on Manage settings. 4.¹ Scroll down to Exclusions and click on Add or remove exclusions. 5.² Click "+ Add an exclusion" and select "Folder".

Browse to and select your "Crossfire PH" folder and click "Select Folder".

• Avast:

1. Open the Avast User Interface.
2. Go to Menu > Settings > General > Exclusions.
3. Click "Add Exclusion".
4. Browse to and select your "Crossfire PH" folder and click "OK".

• AVG:

1. Open the AVG User Interface.
2. Go to Menu > Settings > Components.
3. Click on Web Shield or File Shield (you might need to add the exclusion in both).
4. Click on Exceptions.
5. Click "Add exception".
6. Browse to and select your "Crossfire PH" folder and click "OK".

• McAfee:

1. Open the McAfee Security Center.
2. Click on "Virus and Spyware Protection".
3. Click on "Excluded Files and Folders".
4. Click "Add".
5. Browse to and select your "Crossfire PH" folder and click "OK".

Step 2: Download the Patcher File

1. Open your web browser.
2. Navigate to the download link: In the address bar, type or paste the following link and press Enter:
   https://cfph-installer.game.onstove.com/Patcher-32-FIX
   
3. Locate the downloaded file. Once the download is complete, open your browser's download manager or navigate to your default download folder (usually "Downloads").

Step 3: Add the Patcher File to Your Crossfire PH Folder

• Open File Explorer. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + E.
• Navigate to your Downloads folder. This is where the "Patcher-32.exex" file should be located.
• Navigate to your Crossfire PH Installation Folder. This is usually:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Crossfire PH
• Move or Copy the downloaded file.
• Drag and drop: Click and drag the "Patcher-32.exe" file from your Downloads folder to the Crossfire PH folder.
• Copy and Paste: Right-click the "Patcher-32.exex" file in your Downloads folder and select "Copy". Then, navigate to the Crossfire PH folder, right-click in an empty area, and select "Paste".

After this step, the "Patcher-32.exex" file should be located within your Crossfire PH installation directory.

Step 4: Execute the Game Using patcher_32.exe

1. Open your Crossfire PH Installation Folder in File Explorer (if you haven't already).
2. Look for a file named patcher_32.exe. The exact capitalization might vary slightly.
3. Double-click patcher_32.exe to run it. This will likely launch the Crossfire PH game client or a patching utility associated with this specific executable.