Windows 10: Add Program Exclusions To Windows Defender

Discus and support Add Program Exclusions To Windows Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I make programs to solve needs I have. Many of these programs are TINY as in 50kb or so. On every other machine, double clicking one of these... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by cDreamDancer, Jun 5, 2018.

  1. CDREAMDANCER
    cDreamDancer Win User

    Add Program Exclusions To Windows Defender


    I make programs to solve needs I have.

    Many of these programs are TINY as in 50kb or so.

    On every other machine, double clicking one of these programs spawns a window within a second or less.

    But I got one machine that has Windows Defender running, and it takes up to a MINUTE to launch one of my toys.

    So, even though I might have to do it dozens of times, how do I add an exclusion to defender to NEVER scan this file when opening.

    P.S. I verified that it is a defender issue by disabling it for a quick test, programs open instantly.

    :)
     
    cDreamDancer, Jun 5, 2018
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  2. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    Installing Apps on Windows 10 Has Windows Defender Finding Malware

    Hi Tommy,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Is this issue specific to third party apps?
    I would suggest you to open Windows defender and add exclusions and check if it helps. Follow the steps to add exclusions in windows Defender.


    • Type Windows defender settings in the search bar and press enter

    • Under Exclusions click on Add Exclusion
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Arul_D, Jun 8, 2018
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  3. ZOMBIETRAIN
    ZombieTrain Win User
    Windows Defender- Can't add exclusions

    I go to Windows Defender, then add exclusions but it is all grayed out and can't click anything. so how do I exclude a file ?

    Original title: Windows Defender

    Moved from Windows
     
    ZombieTrain, Jun 8, 2018
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