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how do I get to "add an exclusion" in Windows Defender?

Anonymous
2018-07-15T15:42:03+00:00

I want to exclude the process "Exclude a .exe, .com or scr process

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-07-15T16:43:22+00:00

    Please follow the steps in the infographic below to add an exception in Windows Defender Security Center.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-07-15T15:44:09+00:00

    HI,

    Go to Start > Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings > Add or remove exclusions.

    Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402848...

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-07-15T15:44:48+00:00

    Hi Gordon,

    Give this link a look:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402848...

    Start > Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings > Add or remove exclusions.

    I hope this helps!

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  4. DaveM121 869.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-07-15T15:46:49+00:00

    Hi Gordon,

    Open the Settings App

    Go to Updates & Security - Windows Security - Virus & threat protection - Virus & threat protection settings

    Click Add or remove exclusions

    From there you can add a file, folder process or even a file Type . . .

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-07-15T15:45:07+00:00

    Hi Gordon. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

    See if this helps: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402848...

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5924-add-re...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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