Are there any specific steps to follow when whitelisting a file in Windows Defender for crypto-related activities?

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• saronily 1onSep 27, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Sure thing! Here are the steps you can follow to whitelist a file in Windows Defender for crypto-related activities: 1. Open Windows Defender by searching for it in the Start menu. 2. Go to the 'Virus & threat protection' section. 3. Click on 'Manage settings'. 4. Scroll down to the 'Exclusions' section and click on 'Add or remove exclusions'. 5. Click on 'Add an exclusion' and select 'File'. 6. Browse and select the file you want to whitelist. 7. Click on 'Open' to add the file to the exclusions list. That's it! The file will now be whitelisted in Windows Defender and will not be flagged as a threat during crypto-related activities.
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• sidecarmonkey1May 10, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Whitelisting a file in Windows Defender for crypto-related activities is pretty straightforward. Just follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Defender from the Start menu. 2. Go to 'Virus & threat protection'. 3. Click on 'Manage settings'. 4. Scroll down to 'Exclusions' and click on 'Add or remove exclusions'. 5. Choose 'Add an exclusion' and select 'File'. 6. Locate and select the file you want to whitelist. 7. Click 'Open' to add the file to the exclusions list. That's all! The file will be exempted from Windows Defender scans during crypto-related activities.
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• Daniel MAug 19, 2022 · 3 years ago
  No worries, I got you covered! To whitelist a file in Windows Defender for crypto-related activities, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Defender by searching for it in the Start menu. 2. Navigate to 'Virus & threat protection'. 3. Click on 'Manage settings'. 4. Scroll down and find 'Exclusions'. Click on 'Add or remove exclusions'. 5. Choose 'Add an exclusion' and select 'File'. 6. Browse and select the file you want to whitelist. 7. Finally, click on 'Open' to add the file to the exclusions list. That's it! The file will be excluded from Windows Defender scans when engaging in crypto-related activities.
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• Legendary_Silver_WolfMay 19, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Whitelisting a file in Windows Defender for crypto-related activities is a breeze! Just follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Defender by searching for it in the Start menu. 2. Go to 'Virus & threat protection'. 3. Click on 'Manage settings'. 4. Scroll down to 'Exclusions' and click on 'Add or remove exclusions'. 5. Select 'Add an exclusion' and choose 'File'. 6. Locate the file you want to whitelist and click 'Open'. 7. Voila! The file is now whitelisted in Windows Defender for all your crypto-related activities.
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• Mon KingMay 02, 2025 · 3 months ago
  As an expert at BYDFi, I can guide you through the steps of whitelisting a file in Windows Defender for crypto-related activities: 1. Launch Windows Defender by searching for it in the Start menu. 2. Access 'Virus & threat protection'. 3. Click on 'Manage settings'. 4. Scroll down to 'Exclusions' and click on 'Add or remove exclusions'. 5. Opt for 'Add an exclusion' and select 'File'. 6. Locate and choose the file you wish to whitelist. 7. Click 'Open' to add the file to the exclusions list. That's it! The file will be exempted from Windows Defender scans during any crypto-related activities.
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