How to Exclude Files or Folders from Windows Defender Scans?

In this article, we will see how can exclude a file/files or a folder/folder from Windows Defender Scans. Exclusions should be done only to the trusted files and folders. You should also remember that, if you are selecting a folder exclusion will apply to all subfolders within the selected folder as well. Here adding an exclusion for an unsafe program may create problems for your windows system and data or data breaches might happen. Exclusions can be added on the following types – file, folders, filetypes and process. Let’s dive into the process to exclude a file/files or a folder/folder from Windows Defender Scans. Follow the steps below –

Exclude a  file or folders from Windows Defender Scans

Step 1: From Desktop Screen, Click on Windows Start Button and then Click on Settings. In Settings go to Update and Security Option.

Step 2: In that go to Windows Security Option.

Step 3: In that Click on Virus and Threat Protection.

Step 4: In that you can see Virus and Threat Protection Settings -> Click on Manage Settings.

Step 5: In that, you can see Exclusions -> Click on Add or Remove Exclusions.

Step 6: In this, you can Add or Remove any File, Folder, File Type, or Process.  Now Select Folder(Select Which you want to Exclude). Now Search for the Folder or File Which you want to Exclude, Click on the Folder and Click on Select Folder.

Step 7: Now you can See the Folder or File Which you Added in the Exclusions.