Windows 10: Adding folder to exclusions list in Windows Defender

Discus and support Adding folder to exclusions list in Windows Defender in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey guys, I have a folder that I am using for a programming class provided by my instructor, however Windows Defender is flagging it as a virus. He... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/TheStataMan, Mar 24, 2020.

  1. /U/THESTATAMAN
    /u/TheStataMan Win User

    Adding folder to exclusions list in Windows Defender


    Hey guys,



    I have a folder that I am using for a programming class provided by my instructor, however Windows Defender is flagging it as a virus. He advised me that there is a way to prevent windows defender from scanning it, however I myself couldn't figure out how to add folders to this exclusion list. Can anyone provide me some advice?

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    /u/TheStataMan, Mar 24, 2020
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  2. RYAN MON1
    Ryan Mon1 Win User

    Unable to Remove Exclusions from Windows Defender

    Thank you for posting back. If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Defender Antivirus has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Defender Antivirus from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to
    the exclusion list. It seems that it was added automatically. We suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings and select Update & security.
    • Click Windows Defender.
    • Look for Exclusions and select Add an exclusion.
    • Navigate to the file, folder, or process, and select Exclude this file.

    If the steps provided did not work, we recommend that you boot your device to
    Safe Mode     and redo the process.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Ryan Mon1, Mar 24, 2020
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  3. THARANGASISIRA
    TharangaSisira Win User
    Windows Defender Exclusion list

    Hi! I cant remove my windows defender exclusion list.. If I clicked remove button but nothing happens and still remaining it in the exclusion list.. How can I remove it.. My exclusion list has generated automatically by some virus or some unauthorized program..
    Adding folder to exclusions list in Windows Defender 8cc809c3-47e0-48f0-a2fc-60dfb0651bc9.jpg


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    TharangaSisira, Mar 24, 2020
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  4. KOKAKOLA
    kokakola Win User

    Adding folder to exclusions list in Windows Defender

    Add or Remove Windows Defender Exclusions in Windows 10


    Hello Brink,

    I was wondering if you can help me please.

    I have selected certain file types / folders and locations in Windows Defender on Windows 10 that were added to the exclusions lists...

    Previously I could go to Windows Defender and see what files, folders or extensions I had excluded but now they have disappeared....

    All I see is the add buttons which work as intended when I want to add a folder etc etc....
    But then they are not listed anywhere so that I can remember what I have excluded or not....

    Can some one please help me so that they are visible again, is there a setting in the registry that needs to be fixed?

    This is what I should see where, below the red arrows I should see the excluded files/folders including their path etc etc [see image below]

    Adding folder to exclusions list in Windows Defender [​IMG]

    but I see nothing..

    Yet if i go to the registry as indicated below...

    File and file location exclusions are stored in the registry key below.

    *Arrow HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Exclusions\Paths

    File type exclusions are stored in the registry key below.

    *Arrow HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Exclusions\Extensions

    Processes exclusions are stored in the registry key below.

    *Arrow HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Exclusions\Processes

    they are all listed there....?

    I have to say that windows defender is excluding folders/files and etc etc, that I have selected during its scans, but I cant see the excluded items in the Windows Defender as per image of my Exclusions section below...


    Adding folder to exclusions list in Windows Defender [​IMG]


    Thanking you in advance for your support and assistance on this issue....

    Cheers
     
    kokakola, Mar 24, 2020
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