How to add files and folder in Server edition Anti-Virus scanning exclusion?
Overview:
If user wants to exclude files or folders from AV scanning then “Exclude files and folder” option is available in Server edition. On basis file extension, those files can be excluded from the scanning.
NOTE: If files are genuine, then it is recommended to add in the exclusion list of Anti-Virus. If any of the entries are not genuine, please do not add such entries in exclusion list of Anti-Virus. This may cause harm to system/network.
Applicable Versions: Server edition AV 18.00
Configuration Steps:
1. Open Anti-Virus dashboard and select “Scan options”.
2. Search for “Exclude File and folders” and open “Settings” option.
3. Click on “Add” to select file/folder location.
4. Click on “Folder” icon.
5. Select the particular file/folder from the local drive location and click on “Include sub folders”, if required. Click on OK.
6. Select all or specific detection option for excluding files and folder from scanning. Click on “OK”.
7. Click on “Save changes”.
In this way, we can add particular file and folder to Anti-virus scanning exclusion.
If, we want to exclude files on basis of their file extension, following are the steps:
1. Open Anti-Virus dashboard, Open “Tools” option.
2. Search for “Exclude File extensions” and Open the settings.
3. Enter the file extension. It can be data file, executable file. Click on OK.
4. File extension get added. Click on OK.
In this way, we can exclude files on basis of their extension.
Please contact Seqrite Technical Support for more assistance.
