Exclusions tab

Option definitions

Specify what items to exclude from scanning. If you are configuring different scanning policies for default, low-risk, and high-risk processes, the options on this tab must be configured for each process type.

Option Definition
Settings for Select Workstation or Server from the drop-down list.
Note: This option is only available via ePolicy Orchestrator.
What to exclude Select the type of exclusion, then specify the details for the exclusion:
  • Exclude by file name/location — Type the file name and location in the text box. Select Also exclude subfolders if required.
    Note: You must add a backslash (\) at the end of the string to apply to a folder. Otherwise, it is considered a file exclusion and the Also exclude subfolders checkbox is disabled by default.
  • Exclude by file type — Type the file type in the text box.
  • Exclude by file age — Select the access type, then specify the minimum age in days.

See Adding and Excluding scan items for more information.

When to exclude Select when to exclude the selected item:
  • On read
  • On write
How to handle client exclusions Overwrite client exclusions — Only exclude items specified in this policy. If this option is not selected, the client computer uses exclusions that were specified locally and the exclusions specified in this policy.
Note: This option is only available via ePolicy Orchestrator.
Related reference
Process setting tab options
Related information
Scanning items on-access