Windows Defender Agent Exclusions
Using Windows Defender exclusions can be beneficial for several reasons:
- Performance Improvement: Excluding certain files, folders, or processes from scans can help improve system performance, especially during resource-intensive tasks like compiling code or running virtual machines.
- Avoiding False Positives: Sometimes, legitimate files or applications may be mistakenly flagged as threats. Adding these to the exclusion list prevents them from being quarantined or blocked.
- Compatibility: Certain applications or processes may not function correctly if they are scanned by Windows Defender. Exclusions ensure these applications run smoothly without interference.
- Customization: Tailoring the exclusion list allows you to create a security setup that aligns with your specific needs and usage patterns.
By carefully managing exclusions, you can maintain a balance between security and performance, ensuring that your system runs efficiently while still being protected.
To add or remove exclusions
Select the Exclusions function from the settings menu, it will launch a form you can use to add and remove exclusions. You can use the Push Exclusions button to manually push changes made or allow RMMmax automation to update agent on next automation cycle.
Client Managed
Client managed exclusions are listed alongside the agents’ exclusions and is denoted by a check mark. You can delete this exclusion at the agent level but if it still exists in at the client level, it will be reapplied. Remove the client exclude to permanently delete the exclusion.