Exclusions for real-time scanning only
Being new to Bitdefender coming from using Avast for many years, I have a question on exclusions.
If I create a file or folder exclusion, will that exclude the selected files and/or folders both during real-time scanning as well as manual scans?
Reason for my question is I have a number of folders I don't want to include in real-time scanning to ensure maximum performance whenever those files and folders are accessed. However, I do like to have them scanned when I perform a full manual scan of my system which I usually do on a weekly basis.
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Sorry, didn't realize it was the free version, someone else will have to help you.
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Maybe it's not possible in the free version.
Right now I'm just evaluating Bitdefender but if I like it in the end, I have no issues paying for it to unlock additional features.0 -
lol...if you were using the AV+ I had such a good answer for you (as you may have seen from that brief period before I edited my above post). Here is what you would be able to do with that version as far as exclusions: https://www.bitdefender.com/support/adding-exclusions-in-bitdefender-2018-2094.html
I understand though, as in the past I've used another vendors free version, Avira, for years. If you were ever thinking of trying the AV+, that option is included in the AV+ link.
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Thanks, will do some comparison and see what I end up with.0 -
In Bitdefender Antivirus Free the exclusions apply to both types of scans automatically. You cannot differentiate between on-access and on-demand scans .
I will make a request for our developers to add this functionality, which is present in our other products (such as Antivirus Plus mentioned above).0 -
Already bought the payware version so not a problem anymore but thanks anyway
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