How to add an exception to Windows Defender

Question

I'm trying to run a program and the tester said: 

" ... Windows includes Windows Firewall.  If Windows Firewall is enabled (which is the default), an exception must be added to un-block EchoLink and allow it to access the Internet."

How can I add an 'exception'?

Answer 1

Hi alpphonse, 

My name is Ana. I am an Independent Advisor. Thanks for contacting our support.

1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions.

Add an exclusion to Windows Security

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

I wish you help

let me know any questions

Regards

Answer 2

Hi Alpphonse, I'm Graeme, an independent adviser here to help.

Here are the steps to add an exception to Windows Security:

• Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
• Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions.
• Select Add an exclusion, and then select from files, folders, file types, or process. The exclusion will apply to subfolders within a folder as well.

From: https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/402848...

Hopefully this helps! Please let me know if you need further support. Thanks!

Answer 3

Under Virus & threat protection I don't have a "Manage Settings" option.

Answer 4

Hi alpphonse, 

My name is Ana. I am an Independent Advisor. Thanks for contacting our support.

1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions.

Add an exclusion to Windows Security

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

I wish you help

let me know any questions

Regards

There isn't a "Manage settings" under "Virus & threat protection" settings. That's why I'm wrapped around the axle.

Answer 5

What version of Windows 10 do you have installed and what update?

Go to Start> Settings> System> About

Send me a screenshot of that page.

Thanks