Add Avira to exceptions. How to add a program to exceptions Avira Free Antivirus

As has long been known, ideal antiviruses do not exist. All of them, to one degree or another, suffer from excessive “suspicion.” Avira Free Antivirus, unfortunately, is also no exception. Even such a reputable antivirus can, at its discretion, easily and naturally “kill” any file (folder) that seems suspicious or malicious to it and even block the operation of any application, blocking all running processes associated with it.

You can avoid such unpleasant situations by using "Exceptions" function, which is necessarily present in every “serious” antivirus. Using this feature is not difficult. The main thing is to know for sure that the files (folders) or applications that you add to exceptions are definitely not dangerous!

How to add exceptions to the System Scanner module

Module System Scanner Avira antivirus provides scanning operating system for viruses at the user's request or according to the time specified in the task scheduler.

First, click on the Avira launcher icon in the system tray. Then, click on the icon " Free Antivirus" .

In the main antivirus window that opens, click on the option "Service"(located on the top panel) and select the option "Configuration" (F8).

In settings, go to the section "Computer Security" and select the module "System Scanner"(click on the icon "+" to his left) → "Search" → "Exceptions".

To create a new exception, all you have to do is click the button "..." , select the file (folder) on your hard drive that you want to add to exceptions and then click on the button "Add". Don't forget to confirm your intentions by clicking on the button "OK". After this, the antivirus will never touch these objects when scanning!

How to add exceptions to Real-Time Protection proactive protection

Proactive defense module Real-Time Protection, unlike a system scanner, provides automatic 24/7 protection against threats in real time.

Again, in the main antivirus window, select the options: "Service" → "Configuration" (F8) → "Computer Security". Then click on the module "Real-Time Protection"(click on the icon "+" to his left) → "Search" → "Exceptions".

In chapter "Processes missed by Real-Time Protection" you can add any programs and system services to exceptions so that the antivirus does not interfere with their activities and cannot block them.

Clicking the button "Processes", you will be able to see all running on this moment on your computer software and system processes. To create an exception, select the ones you need from the list provided, confirm your intentions by clicking "OK", and then click on the button "Add". An exception will be thrown. After this, the process added to the exception will be displayed in the window on the right.

To create exceptions for other applications, use the button "..." and simply select the desired object (an executable file of a program) on your PC’s hard drive, then also click on the button "Add". An exception will be thrown. After this, the antivirus will no longer block the processes of these programs!

Individual files and folders are added to the exclusions of the proactive protection module in the section "File objects excluded from Real-Time Protection scanning"(located below) in exactly the same way, through the button "..." .

Removing exceptions

To delete previously created exceptions that you no longer need, simply click on the desired object in the list of exceptions (in the right window). Then click the button "Delete".

That's all. As you can see, use "Exceptions" function Avira Free Antivirus is really easy!

Exceptions in an antivirus program are a list of objects excluded from scanning. In order to create such a list, the user must know for sure that the files are safe. Otherwise, you can cause significant harm to your system. Let's try to create such a list of exceptions in the Avira antivirus.

How to add exceptions to Avira

1. Open our antivirus program. You can do this from the bottom panel of Windows.

2. On the left side of the main window we find the section "System Scanner".

3. Click on the button on the right "Settings".

4. On the left we see a tree, in which we again find "System Scanner". Clicking on the icon «+» , go to "Search" and then to the section "Exceptions".

5. On the right side we have a window in which we can add exceptions. Using a special button, select the desired file.

6. Then you need to press the button "Add". Our exception is ready. Now it appears in the list.

7. To delete it, select the desired entry in the list and press the button "Delete".

8. Now find the section "Real-Time Protection". Then "Search" And "Exceptions".

9. As you can see on the right side of the window, the window has changed a little. Here you can add not only files, but also processes. Find the desired process using the selection button. You can press the button "Processes", after which a list will open from which you need to select the one you need. Click "Add". In the same way, a file is selected at the bottom. Then press the button "Insert".

Not like that in a complicated way You can create a list of exceptions that Avira will bypass during the scan.

After installation Avira antivirus, like any other antivirus application, for example, it should be configured to suit your needs. And although some settings have already been described, I think it makes sense to dwell on the Avira antivirus settings in more detail.

The settings window opens as usual with the button context menu on the program icon and selecting the "Setting up Avira Free Antivirus" option. The default settings window opens on virus database update parameters. Six hours is the minimum value, leave it there. More often you can’t do it anyway, and less often it’s just stupid.

What’s nice is that when you move the cursor to a certain position, you can read specific information about this action in the description.

Scanner "search"

Setting up the "Files" section.

This section groups three methods for checking files. The first "All files" can be excluded immediately. As they say, this is for the paranoid and besides scanning for too long, it will not give anything more. The second and third points are basically identical. The only difference is that by selecting the “Editable list…” item, you can add your own extensions to it. That is, in both methods there is established list file extensions. After all, you must admit that any file, including malicious ones, has its own extension. By choosing the latter option, you can add a new malicious extension that you just read on the Internet.

Let's move on to the section additional settings. Here I would definitely advise not to check just one box “Follow links”. The point about ignoring paths and files on network drives I didn’t mention it, if only because I don’t have these same network drives. If you have it, it's up to you to decide. The checkboxes on the remaining points in this section are logical and quite reasonable.

I don’t know whether it’s worth touching on the “Scanning process” section. It seems that everything is clear here and without explanation.

Configuring what Avira antivirus does when it detects viruses.

Scanner "on detection"

Here we are offered two options. In the first option, “Interactive”, after scanning you will see a window with a list of detected malicious files. In this case, you will make the decision about each file yourself. Well, if you check the “Automatic” and “Copy to Quarantine” checkboxes, the antivirus will respond according to a predetermined scenario.

Let's move on to the settings of Avira antivirus archives.

Scanner "archive"

In this window, the types of archives to be scanned are set. By default, almost everything is already detected by the antivirus known types archives. If this doesn’t seem enough to you, check the “All archive types” option. The remaining parameters set are, in my opinion, sufficient.

Configuring exceptions from scanner scanning.

Exception scanner

To add to the list of exceptions, click on the “…” button, specify the path to the file and click on the “Add” button. An interesting point is that the exact specified path will exclude from the scan only this file located along this path. Entering only the file name into the list, without specifying the path to it, will exclude all files with that name from scanning. In this case, the location of the file does not matter.

There is no need to change anything in the Heuristics window. The settings are optimal.

After this, the scanning settings can be considered configured. Move on to what I think is the most important thing, real-time protection settings. “Annoyance” depends on these settings.

Configure real-time protection.

Real-time protection

In this window, just like in the main scanner window, you are asked to select which file extensions will be monitored by the antivirus. The differences between an editable list and a basic list are similar to those described above. In my opinion, checking the “Scan archives” box does not make much sense.

Real-time protection mode also has its own list of exceptions.

Real-time protection "exceptions"

Specifying the path and adding to the exclusion list is the same as in the scan settings. But here, in addition to files, you can also add verified processes to the exclusion list.

Setting up heuristics.

In the heuristics window, the AHeAD option is enabled by default, the detection level of which you can configure.

Real-time protection "heuristics"

Here, as in the scanner settings, the higher the level of heuristics, the more reliable protection, but, of course, without a fly in the ointment, the number of false positives will also increase.

Internet security settings are optimal by default.

Setting up the "General" tab.

Open the threat category settings window and add your categories to the default ones. Personally, I added items: programs that are jokes and programs that violate my privacy. I think there is no point in explaining why, everything is already clear.

In the same tab, under the “Password” category, you can set your password to access the Avira antivirus settings.

Setting up the "Security" tab.

Safety

In this window you can block or enable the autorun function. Protect the host file and the antivirus itself from malicious changes.

At this point, the basic settings of the Avira antivirus can be considered complete. Of course, I could not describe all the useful antivirus settings and I would be very grateful if site visitors add their own settings.

Sometimes antivirus removes necessary files and the program does not start.

Should I do something?

Unlike similar programs Avira is not an aggressive antivirus. As a rule, it does not block everything potentially dangerous programs indiscriminately, but very often swears at incompatible software or various kinds of activators for pirated software.

In order for Avira to ignore the files we need, they need to be added to the program exceptions. How to do this is described in detail in our instructions using the example version .

Step-by-step instructions on how to add a file to Avira exceptions

Step 1 . First, you need to open the antivirus menu in the toolbar. In the lower right corner, double-click on the Avira icon.

Step 2 . A window with a list of tools will open in front of you. In the left column you need to select the section “System Scanner».

Step 3 . In order to go directly to the exception settings, click on the function “Settings».

Step 4 . Now we see that in the section "Computer security", the item "Exceptions", which you need to go to.

1. Click on the folder browse button with three dots.
2. In the window that appears, select required file in system. To open the contents of disks or folders, double-click on them one by one with the right mouse button.
3. After selecting the file, click on the “OK” confirmation button.

Step 6 . Next to the browse folder button, the path to the file to be excluded should appear. In our case, this is the Program Files folder. Next, click on “Add».

In order to remove several files from scanning, it is necessary to repeat the process of the fifth step for each of them.

Step 7 . As you can see, our excluded file has appeared in the window. To complete the settings, you must first press the "Accept", then - " OK».

That's all. Our file has been successfully added to the antivirus exceptions.

Open the main Avira antivirus window. If the "Avira Connect" window opens instead, then in the line with the title installed version Avira, click the "Open" button.

Important! Before restoring files from quarantine, pause your antivirus, since after the files are restored they may be moved to quarantine again.

In the main window on the left, expand the "Management" tab and click "Quarantine". On the right side of the window, there will be a list of all quarantined files. Find the file you need in the list, right-click on it and select "Restore object to...".

In the window that appears, select the folder into which the file will be restored and click save.

After this, the file will be moved to the folder you specified. Since this file can be blocked or deleted by the antivirus again, it must be added to the antivirus exclusion list.

How to add a file, program or game to Avira antivirus exceptions

In the main Avira window, in the top menu, select "Service" and "Configuration".

On the "Computer Security" tab, find the "Exceptions" item. In some versions of Avira, this item may be located in the "Real-Time Protection", "Guard" or "Search" items. In exceptions, you can add a specific executable file of any program or game, as well as any file or folder.

To add executable *. exe file, click the "..." button in the "Processes skipped by Real-Time Protection" field, open the directory with the program or game, select the executable file.

To add files or folders to antivirus exclusions, click the "..." button in the "Files or folders ignored by System Scanner..." field.

Having selected the desired object, click "Add".

The processes and files you selected will be displayed on the right side of the window. Click "OK" to save the changes.

After all the steps have been completed, do not forget to enable active antivirus protection if you have disabled it.