Correcting AVIRA Anti Virus False Alerts
If AVIRA is notifyinging you about a software program you know is safe, this page shows you how to create program exclusions in AVIRA antivirus. The direct link to AVIRA's support page regarding this issue can be found at https://blog.avira.com/exceptions-avira-antivirus-3-steps/.
How to Set Software Exceptions for AVIRA Anti Virus
- In your PC's sytem tray, locate the icon for Avira antiviurs. This is a little red square with the white outline of an umbrella.
- Double click on the Avira tray icon to make the antivirus software interface appear.
- In the lower left corner of the software, locate the small gear icon ⛭. Click this gear icon to open Avira's configuration menu.
- On the left side, click
PC Protection
.
- Click
Real-Time Protection
.
- Click
Exceptions
.
- On the right side, select the program or file to be omitted by the Real-Time Protection as well as Files and Folders to be ignored by System Scanner.
- Click the
Apply
or OK
button to save these changes.
1 Avira Settings Cogwheel.
1 Avira Settings Cogwheel.
2 Avira Exceptions Realtime Protection.
2 Avira Exceptions Realtime Protection.
3 Avira Exceptions Options.
3 Avira Exceptions Options.