Automatic pausing of File Threat Protection

You can configure File Threat Protection to automatically pause at a specified time or when working with specific applications.

File Threat Protection should be paused only as a last resort when it conflicts with some applications. If any conflicts arise while a component is running, you are advised to contact Kaspersky Technical Support. The support experts will help you set up the File Threat Protection component to run simultaneously with other applications on your computer.

To configure automatic pausing of File Threat Protection:

1. In the main application window, click the button.
2. In the application settings window, select Essential Threat Protection → File Threat Protection.
3. Click Advanced Settings.
4. In the Pause File Threat Protection block, click the Pause File Threat Protection link.
5. In the window that opens, configure the settings for pausing File Threat Protection:
   1. Configure a schedule for automatically pausing File Threat Protection.
   2. Create a list of applications whose operation should cause File Threat Protection to pause its activities.
6. Save your changes.