How to keep a file or folder away from Windows Defender scan?

NndnG 1,106 Reputation points
2020-12-17T22:37:48.447+00:00

Hi,

I don’t want to turn off Windows Defender.

Is it possible to keep a file or folder away from Windows Defender scan?

Even with full scan or quick scan, Windows Defender shouldn’t scan a particular file or folder.

Please let me know, how to do it?

With Regards
NndnG

Windows 10
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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T17:18:04.807+00:00

    From that page you're on; click on Manage Settings then Add or Remove exclusions

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-17T23:43:24.457+00:00

    Yes, you can follow along here.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-an-exclusion-to-windows-security-811816c0-4dfd-af4a-47e4-c301afe13b26

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T17:37:13.83+00:00

    I found it. Thank you.

    Glad to hear, you're welcome. Please start a new thread for this new question.

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