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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 in the lower part of the main window.

   This opens the Settings window.

3. Go to Security settings → Exclusions and actions on object detection.
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 the Select button.
   • In the File or folder field, enter the full name or mask of the file or folder.
   • In the Object name 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 name, 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.

For details about the settings, see the Exclusions and actions on object detection window