How do I exclude files from being scanned real time?

To access the exclusion list, open the Norton AntiVirus™ application from the Rogers Yahoo! Online Protection Dashboard, click Options, then Exclusions under the Other and Security Risks headings in the area on the left.

WARNING: If you do not have a specific use for the Security Risk Exclusion List, then do not experiment. Excluding files and folders from being scanned can lead to virus infection.

In certain circumstances, large or particular problematic files and folders can lead to delays or conflicts when being scanned by antivirus software. The exclusion list can be used if you wish to exclude certain files or folders from being scanned. The exclusion list dialogue will allow you to select various files and folders and place them in a list of entries that will not be scanned. In most circumstances, there will be no need to use the exclusion list. If however, you believe there is a problem with the scanning of a particular file or folder, the list can be used to prevent you from scanning it.

Usage

To open the exclusion list dialogue, click New.

To set up a new exclusion:

• Click the Add button.
• Enter the path and name of the item you wish to be excluded from the scan. You can click the file open button to select a file or a folder to exclude.
• If needed, select Include subfolders.
• Click OK.
  Note: When adding entries using the path field, you cannot enter an entry ending in the * character. If you wish to exclude an entire folder or drive, it is recommended that you use the file open button to do this.

To edit your entries in the exclusion list:

• Select the the entry you want to edit with a single click.
• Click Edit.
• Edit your entry in the field provided or click the file open button to find the file or folder to which you want to change the entry.
• If needed, select Include subfolders.
• Once you have changed the entry, click OK.

To remove an entry from the exclusion list:

• Select the the entry you want to remove with a single click.
• Click Remove.

After your list of files and folders is set up as needed and you want to continue, click the OK button at the bottom of the Norton AntiVirus Options window. All files and folders mentioned in the exclusion list will be excluded from the scan.

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