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Exclude process

Sometimes, you cannot specify a reliable pattern of the file locations and names, but you can exclude a process name instead.


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When you exclude the process, files created or manipulated by that process are not scanned for threats and submitted.

1.Log in to the Web Console, click Policies > New Policy.
 

2.In the Basic section, give the policy a proper Name.
 

3.In the Settings section, select ESET Endpoint for Windows (or the applicable compatible product).
 

4.Click Protections > Real-time file system protection > Real-time file system protection > Processes to be excluded from scanning > Edit.
 
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5.Click Add, type a process name (full executable address) and then click OK > Save.
 
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6.Click Assign > Assign and select the applicable computers or groups.
 
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7.To save and apply the policy, click OK > Finish.