Windows 10: Set exception for Windows Defender

If the Defender on Windows 10 keeps sounding a harmless file, you can add it as an exception. However, you should only do this for files that you consider 100% certain to be harmless.

Define exception for Defender on Windows 10

1. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left and select "Settings".
2. Under the "Update and Security" category you will find the "Windows Security" area on the left
3. Click here on "Virus & threat protection" and then under "Settings for virus & threat protection" on "Manage settings".
4. Scroll down to "Exclusions" and click on "Add or remove exclusions".
5. With the button "Add exclusion" you can now select individual files, folders, file types or entire processes.
6. Windows Defender will no longer check the files you want. Note that this behavior may lead to security problems.

In the next practical tip we will show you how to use multiple desktops under Windows.