Sometimes, the mod kit cannot write the necessary shader files because it lacks permissions. Find the HelloNeighborModKit.exe file. Right-click it and select . Final Troubleshooting Steps

Hello Neighbor Mod Kit "Stuck at 45%" Installation Issue DATE: October 26, 2023 STATUS: Identified & Resolved

Check your . If it is pinned near 100% , the engine is safely operating as intended.

Ensure your graphics card drivers are fully updated.

The Hello Neighbor Mod Kit requires massive amounts of RAM during its initial asset loading sequence. If your PC has 8GB or 16GB of RAM, it may run out of physical memory at 45%, causing the program to lock up. Windows uses a "Pagefile" (virtual memory on your hard drive) to supplement RAM, but if this is set too low, the mod kit will freeze.