How to exclude a file, folder, or threat type from scanning

To exclude a file, folder, or threat type from scanning:

  1. Open the main application window.
  2. Click Settings 2019.png in the lower part of the main window.

    The Settings window opens.

  3. Go to Security settingsThreats and exclusions.
  4. Click the Manage exclusions link to open the Exclusions window.
  5. Click the Add button.
  6. Add an exclusion in one of the following ways:
    • Click Browse and select the folder or file that you want to exclude from scanning. Click Select.
    • In the File or folder field, enter the full name or mask of the file or folder.
    • In the Object field, enter the full name or mask of the threat type in accordance with the Kaspersky classification of detected object.
    • If you fill in both fields, File or folder and Object, the specified file or folder is not scanned for the specified threat type.
    • In the File hash field, enter the hash if you want files to be excluded from scanning by their hashes.
  7. Clear the check boxes for protection components that the exclusion rule must not apply to. Enter a comment if you like.
  8. Select the Active status for the rule and click Add.

Specified objects are excluded from scanning.

Additional information about settings in the Threats and Exclusions window

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