[KB3258] How do I exclude files or folders from scanning in ESET Cyber Security Pro?

• File-level scanning of some email servers, backup software, gaming applications, etc. is causing abnormal system behavior
• Exclude specific files, folders, drives or devices from Real-time file-system protection and all scan activity (Startup scan, On-access scan and Computer (On-demand) scan)

1. Open ESET Cyber Security Pro. How do I open my ESET product?
    
2. Click Setup → Enter application preferences.

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3. Click General (in versions 5 and earlier: click Exclusions and skip to step 5).

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4. Click Setup.

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5. Click Add.

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6. Navigate to the file or folder you want to exclude, select it from the file system tree and click OK.

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7. Click OK to save your changes and return to the main program window.

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8. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.