Windows 10: Windows Defender ignoring exclusions

Discus and support Windows Defender ignoring exclusions in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have exclusions set up on several folders I don't want Windows Defender to scan. It seems that Windows Defender is ignoring that setting and is... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JacenBoy, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. JacenBoy Win User

    Windows Defender ignoring exclusions


    I have exclusions set up on several folders I don't want Windows Defender to scan. It seems that Windows Defender is ignoring that setting and is scanning and quarantining files in those folders anyway. Is there a reason this is happening and is there a way to fix it?

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    JacenBoy, Dec 7, 2018
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  2. 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, Dec 7, 2018
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  3. 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, Dec 7, 2018
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  4. Windows Defender ignoring exclusions

    Windows Defender Antivirus Scan exclusions

    If there is anything in Windows Defender Exclusion list, then it won't be scan and if it is malicious program, it won't detect.

    It is better to remove all programs from exclusion list (if you didn't add them) and run a full system scan with Windows Defender.
     
    Cyber_Defend_Team, Dec 7, 2018
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