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Exclude Files from Antivirus Scanning

Antivirus software can interfere with the smooth running of the application by either temporarily blocking access to files or by quarantining or deleting files that are incorrectly classified as suspicious or dangerous. You can configure most antivirus software to exclude particular processes, files, or folders so that you are not scanning data that does not need to be protected. It is important to configure your antivirus software properly so that it does not interfere with backup and restore operations, or any other types of processes.

The following processes, folders, and files should be excluded from the antivirus scanning: