build.exe is stuck in Task Manager for an extended period
If the process appears “frozen” in Task Manager — leave it for 5–10 minutes. This is normal and is usually caused by slow file downloads from the server
To speed up the download process, you can use a VPN or follow the video instruction for switching the server
Sometimes starting the --diagnostic mode also takes time. Do not close the loader or restart it—each restart interrupts the loading process and starts it over!