Add an exclusion to Windows Security (or just turn off real-time protection)

1. Select Start , then open Settings . Under Privacy & security , select Virus & threat protection.

2. If you just want to turn off Real-time protection, slide the switch from on to off and you’re done.

• Go on to next step to add an exclusion.

1. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions.

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Where to add an exclusion in the Windows Security app. 2. Select Add an exclusion, and then select from files, folders, file types, or process. A folder exclusion will apply to all subfolders within the folder as well.