Exclusions tab

Option definitions

Specify what items to exclude from scanning.

Option Definition
What to exclude Select the type of exclusion from the drop down list, 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 configured only via ePolicy Orchestrator.

Related information
Scanning items on-demand