User Manual

14.5.1. Excepting files and folders from scanning
To except specific files and folders from scanning:
1. Click Protection on the navigation menu on the Bitdefender interface.
2. In the ANTIVIRUS pane, click Settings.
3. Select the Exceptions tab.
4. Click the List of files and folders excepted from scanning accordion menu.
In the window that appears, you can manage the files and folders excepted
from scanning.
5. Add exceptions by following these steps:
a. Click Add.
b. Click BROWSE, select the file or folder that you want to be excepted
from scanning, and then click ADD. Alternatively, you can type (or copy
and paste) the path to the file or folder in the edit field.
c. By default, the selected file or folder is excepted from both on-access
and on-demand scanning. To change when to apply the exception,
select one of the other options.
d. Click Add.
14.5.2. Excepting file extensions from scanning
When you except a file extension from scanning, Bitdefender will no longer
scan files with that extension, regardless of their location on your computer.
The exception also applies to files on removable media, such as CDs, DVDs,
USB storage devices or network drives.
Important
Use caution when excepting extensions from scanning because such
exceptions can make your computer vulnerable to threats.
To except file extensions from scanning:
1. Click Protection on the navigation menu on the Bitdefender interface.
2. In the ANTIVIRUS pane, click Settings.
3. Select the Exceptions tab.
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