Fixing AVAST Anti-Virus False Virus Alerts
If AVAST is falsely alarming you about a program you know is safe, this page provides a tutorial on how to set file/folder exclusions in AVAST anti virus. The direct link to AVAST's support page regarding this issue can be found at https://support.avast.com/en-us/article/Antivirus-scan-exclusions.
How to Set Software Exceptions for AVAST Anti Virus
- Locate the system tray icon for Avast antivirus and double click on it. This will cause the Avast user interface to appear.
- In the upper right corner of the software, click on the
Menu item and then Settings.
- On the left side of the software click
General and then Exceptions.
- Click the
ADD EXCEPTION button.
- Navigate to the file/folder/program you wish to whitelist in Avast antivirus.
1 Avast Settings Menu.
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1 Avast Settings Menu.
2 Avast General Exceptions.
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2 Avast General Exceptions.
3 Avast Add Exception.
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3 Avast Add Exception.
