I'm getting an error from steam saying "An error occurred while updating SCP: Secret Laboratory (missing executable)".

If you're using ESETan Antivirusantivirus and encountering an issue where SCPSL.exe is falsely flagged as a malicious program, this is a false-positive error. We are currently working on getting this resolved on ESET's side.

Temporary Solution: Exclude SCPSL.exe from Scanning

To temporarily resolve the issue, followyou'll the steps outlined in the following guideneed to exclude SCPSL.exe from scanning:your anti-virus scanning software. Here is a list of guides for common anti-virus software:

HowMalwarebytes

to

Windows ExcludeDefender

Files or Folders from Scanning in

ESET

ThisKaspersky

will

Avast

prevent ESET from flagging the file as malicious.

Norton

If the Issue Persists:

• IfPlease you have any questions or concerns regarding this issue, feel free to open a ticketget in ⁠technical-support.touch here!

This workaround will help you continue playing SCP:SL while we work on a permanent fix.