how to exclude a file from windows defender windows 8

Select "Excluded files and locations," "Excluded file types" or "Excluded Processes" from the Settings tab of Windows Defender. Click or tap "Browse" and locate the items you want to exclude from scans. Click or tap OK to add them to the top box of the window and click or tap Add to move them to the bottom box.

1. How do I set exclusions in Windows Defender?
2. How can I disable Windows Defender in Windows 8?
3. How do I whitelist a file?
4. Does Windows 8.1 have Windows Defender?
5. How do I turn Windows Defender on?
6. Where are Windows Defender files located?
7. How do I log into Windows 8 as an administrator?
8. How do I whitelist an EXE file?
9. How do I whitelist a folder?
10. How do I stop Windows from blocking downloads?
11. Is Windows Defender on Windows 8.1 any good?
12. Is Windows 8.1 Defender good enough?
13. How do I add exceptions to Windows Defender in Windows 8?

How do I set exclusions in Windows Defender?

Add an exclusion to Windows Security

1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
2. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions.
3. Select Add an exclusion, and then select from files, folders, file types, or process.

How can I disable Windows Defender in Windows 8?

How to (temporarily) turn off Windows Defender via Security Centre

1. Hit the Windows key and search for Windows Defender Security Centre. ...
2. Choose Virus & threat protection on the left-hand side.
3. Click on Virus & threat protection settings on the right-hand side.
4. Under Real-time protection, turn off the toggle marked On.

How do I whitelist a file?

From the navigation menu, click Firewall. Click Settings, then click Access Control. Click Whitelist URL Paths. Enter the file path that you want to whitelist and click Whitelist.

Does Windows 8.1 have Windows Defender?

Microsoft® Windows® Defender is bundled with the Windows® 8 and 8.1 operating systems, but many computers have a trial or full version of other third-party anti virus protection program installed, which disables Windows Defender.

How do I turn Windows Defender on?

To enable Windows Defender

1. Click the windows logo. ...
2. Scroll down and click Windows Security to open the application.
3. On the Windows Security screen, check if any antivirus program has been installed and running in your computer. ...
4. Click on Virus & threat protection as shown.
5. Next, select Virus & threat protection icon.
6. Turn on for Real-time protection.

Where are Windows Defender files located?

File location changes

How do I log into Windows 8 as an administrator?

Windows 8.1: Opening the Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Go to Windows 8.1 UI by pushing the Windows key on the keyboard.
2. Type cmd on the keyboard, which will bring up the Windows 8.1 search.
3. Right click on the Command Prompt app.
4. Click the "Run as administrator" button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Click Yes if the Windows 8.1 User Account Control prompt is displayed.

How do I whitelist an EXE file?

Whitelisting with the Windows Firewall

To manage the whitelist in the Windows Firewall, click Start, type firewall and click Windows Firewall. Click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall (or, if you're using Windows 10, click Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall).

How do I whitelist a folder?

1. Open Windows Defender from the notification area.
2. Select Virus & threat protection.
3. Open Virus & threat protection settings.
4. Scroll down and select Add or remove exclusions under the Exclusions section.
5. Click on Add an exclusion and select file or folder (such as The Jackbox Party Pack 7.exe) you want to exclude.

How do I stop Windows from blocking downloads?

Click on the "Windows Firewall" link in the All Control Panel Items window. Click on the "Turn Windows Firewall On or Off" link in the left sidebar. Uncheck the box next to "Block All Incoming Connections, Including Those in the List of Allowed Apps" under Private Network Settings and Public Network Settings.

Is Windows Defender on Windows 8.1 any good?

With very good defenses against malware, a low impact on system performance and a surprising number of accompanying extra features, Microsoft's built-in Windows Defender, aka Windows Defender Antivirus, has almost caught up with the best free antivirus programs by offering excellent automatic protection.

Is Windows 8.1 Defender good enough?

Windows defender is enough good. You don't need any other anti-virus software. If you are looking for avast or avg like anti-virus software so my recommendation is don't go for them. ... There are lot of reasons for not using any other than built in anti virus Windows defender.

How do I add exceptions to Windows Defender in Windows 8?

Select “Excluded files and locations,” “Excluded file types” or “Excluded Processes” from the Settings tab of Windows Defender. Click or tap “Browse” and locate the items you want to exclude from scans. Click or tap OK to add them to the top box of the window and click or tap Add to move them to the bottom box.