What are the best practices for excluding a folder from Windows Defender to protect my digital assets?

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• Borregaard RitterJun 15, 2025 · 2 months ago
  One of the best practices for excluding a folder from Windows Defender is to add it to the exclusion list. To do this, open Windows Defender Security Center, go to Virus & threat protection settings, and click on 'Add or remove exclusions'. From there, you can select the folder you want to exclude and add it to the list. This will prevent Windows Defender from scanning or quarantining any files within that folder.
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• Snneha MauryaMay 21, 2024 · a year ago
  If you're using Windows 10, another way to exclude a folder from Windows Defender is to use the PowerShell command 'Add-MpPreference'. Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command: 'Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath "C:\path\to\folder"'. Replace 'C:\path\to\folder' with the actual path to the folder you want to exclude. This command will add the folder to the exclusion list and protect your digital assets from being scanned or quarantined.
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• Shan-e-UlfatJul 30, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Excluding a folder from Windows Defender is an important step to protect your digital assets. At BYDFi, we recommend adding the folder to the exclusion list as the best practice. This will ensure that your files are not mistakenly flagged as threats and quarantined. By following this practice, you can have peace of mind knowing that your digital assets are safe from unnecessary scans and potential false positives.
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