Question

How to add an exception to windows defender

Answer 1

To add an exception to Windows Defender, open Windows Defender, go to Virus & threat protection, click on Manage settings under Exclusions, and add the desired exclusion. This process allows you to exclude specific items from scanning and protection by Windows Defender.

Step-by-step explanation:

How to Add an Exception to Windows Defender

To add an exception to Windows Defender, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Defender by clicking on the Start menu and typing 'Windows Defender'.
2. Click on 'Virus & threat protection'.
3. Scroll down to the 'Exclusions' section and click on 'Manage settings'.
4. Under 'Add an exclusion', click on the '+ Add exclusion' button and choose the type of exclusion you want to add (File, Folder, File type, or Process).
5. Select the specific item you want to exclude, and click 'Open'.
6. Click on 'Add an exclusion' again if you want to add more exceptions.
7. Once you're done adding exceptions, you can close the Windows Defender settings window.

This process allows you to add exceptions to Windows Defender, which means that the files, folders, file types, or processes you add will be excluded from scanning and protection by Windows Defender.