Fixing BAIDU Anti-Virus False Malware Positives
If BAIDU is notifyinging you about a program you know is safe, this page contains instructions on how to correct a false malware notification alarm within BAIDU anti virus.
How to Set Software Exceptions for BAIDU AntiVirus to Whitelist Program
Setting an exception for a falsely flagged program or file, in Baidu antivirus, a just a bit more involved than some anti-virus. Just follow the steps below, exactly and you should have no problems. If you do, you can always contact us. Leave a comment below and we will answer it.
- Open the Baidu software interface. Usually this is done by double clicking the Baidu icon in the Windows system tray.
- Click the gear wheel icon ⛭ at the top of the software.
- Click on the
File Protection tab/link to the left.
- Under the
Action on threat detection ------ section, check the option button Resolve Manually and uncheck Auto-fix infected files.
- Click the
OK button to save these settings.
- In the lower left side of the Baidu software interface, click on
➭ arrow. This will open up a small panel with a few links. Click Trusted. This will open up the trusted files interface which is where you will tell Baidu anti-virus a file or app has been falsely flagged and that it is OK and does not have a virus or malware. This will allow this program or file to run correctly without interference.
- Click on the
Files tab to the left.
- Click on the button with the text
Add. This will open up a file browse dialog box.
- Use that to navigate to the file or program you wish to whitelist by clicking the
Add button on the file browse.
1 Baidu Gear Wheel Icon.
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1 Baidu Gear Wheel Icon.
2 Baidu File Protection Tab.
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2 Baidu File Protection Tab.
3 Baidu File Protection Check Resolve Manually Uncheck Autofix Infected Files.
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3 Baidu File Protection Check Resolve Manually Uncheck Autofix Infected Files.
4 Baidu Left Arrow.
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4 Baidu Left Arrow.
5 Baidu Trusted Link.
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5 Baidu Trusted Link.
6 Baidu Trusted Files Interface.
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6 Baidu Trusted Files Interface.
7 Navigate To File Program To Whitelist Trust.
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7 Navigate To File Program To Whitelist Trust.
