I'm experiencing consistent problems on two systems installing the latest Aslain WoT Modpack (as of 11/28/2020). This has been an issue for many versions, over the past few months, for me. I'm not sure if it's system specific (unlikely, given it's two systems), the mod pack itself or possibly the installer used to unpack the the mod pack. It could also involve AV or some other security issue that I haven't identified or worked around. Details follow:
System 1:
i7 9900k
64GB DDR4
1080 Ti
WoT installed on an Intel750 u.2 drive
BitDefender Internet Security 2020
7-Zip and WinRAR latest versions
W10 Pro up to date
Windows Defender disabled (also tried with it on)
System 2:
AMD 3950
64GB DDR4
Rtx 3900
WoT installed on Samsung m.2 drive
Kaspersky latest version
7-Zip and WinRAR latest versions
W10 Pro up to date
Windows Defender disabled/enabled
On running the installer I move through the install options (which is pulling in past settings from the .inf file in the same dir) and confirm. The installer sticks about 15% into unpacking on both systems and Tskmgr reports it being unresponsive.
I've right-clicked the file and checked unblock.
I've right-clicked and set security/ownership perms on the install .exe.
I've tried turning Windows Defender back on and setting safe folders/files for WoT, install dir, downloads dir, .inf file, etc. No changes.
I've also tried on a completely new/vanilla WoT install in a new dir.
I'd appreciate any advice anyone might offer on other steps to try to fix this. I've managed to get it to install previously after a looooooong wait but it shouldn't take 2+ hours, obviously, for a relatively small file and systems of this specification. This latest version is hanging entirely. Before anyone gets prickly, I'm not blaming the modpack file itself or assuming that's where the fault lies, although I have to recognize it's possible. Just looking for advice/suggestions or hopefully someone else who's resolved the same problem.
C.