How do I exclude files from Windows Defender?
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 between files, folders, file types, or processes.
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How do I exclude files in Windows 10?
Windows 10: How to exclude a file from Windows Defender
- Click “Manage Settings” under “Virus & Threat Protection Settings” on the “Virus & Threat Protection” tab.
- Click “Add or remove exclusions” under the “Exclusions” heading.
- Select what type of exclusion you want to apply.
How do I fix Microsoft Defender?
Follow these 3 steps to fix Windows Defender issues: 1. Download and run the Windows Defender Advanced System Repair tool. 2. Click Scan to run an advanced error scan on your computer. 3. When the scan is finished, click the Fix All button to automatically fix any found issues.
How do you add an exception to Windows Defender?
To add an exception to Windows Defender in Windows 10, please do the following. Open Windows Defender Security Center as described above. Click the Virus & Threat Protection icon. Click the Virus & threat protection settings link. This will open the following page: Scroll down to Exclusions and click the Add or remove exclusions link.
How is Microsoft Defender activated?
How to activate Windows Defender. If Windows Defender isn’t turned on, follow these steps to turn it on: On the taskbar, click the search button. Type windows defender and select the app. Click the Open Windows Defender Security Center button. To enable it, click the Activate button.
How is Windows Defender scanned?
To scan your computer using Windows Defender, follow these six steps. Select the Start menu button. In the Search programs and files text box, type “Windows Defender.” Select Windows Defender. You may be prompted to check for updates. To scan your computer, click Scan.