Clarification: I have some cracked plugins, could they be the issue — but an issue here is that even if I run them AE 2025 safe mode, it still does the scanning shenanigans.

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This issue has already been addressed on GenP Revolt.

For users for whom the normal method of unpacking and patching does not work, the alternative method should be followed: Patch as normal, open and close After Effects once, then unpack and patch the required file. If problems persist, a complete uninstall and reinstall (following the instructions carefully) may be necessary. When done correctly, there is no need to remove any additional files.

It is also not recommended to delete Microsoft.AI.MachineLearning.dll. This is a real Microsoft library that provides a Windows interface for ONNX Runtime / Windows ML. Apps such as Premiere Pro and After Effects rely on it to accelerate AI/ML tasks locally, for example, features like Auto Reframe, Scene Detection, Content-Aware Fill, or Neural Filters.

Regarding the linked post, it was made by the same user who previously posted about this on GenP Revolt. It is not their original solution, they copied it from a comment in the Monkrus app section and presented it as their own. We do not condone or promote users who take credit for other people’s workarounds.

To clarify, Monkrus simply prepatches his releases using GenP files and methods. As a result, Monkrus versions already contain the files in an unpacked state. This means users of his versions cannot perform the unpacking step after installation in the same way that GenP users can. Therefore, GenP users do not need to delete any additional content in order to get After Effects working correctly.