Excluding certain files or websites from scanning in AVG AntiVirus

While it is generally not recommended, you may want to exclude certain files or websites from scanning to speed up your scans or to avoid false positive detections.

Refer to the sections below to manage exceptions in AVG Internet Security or AVG AntiVirus FREE:

Add an Exception

Setting global exceptions excludes individual files, folders or websites from all scans and shields at once.

To define an exception for all scans and shields:

1. Open the AVG user interface and go to Menu ▸ Settings.
2. Ensure General is selected in the left panel, then click Exceptions ▸ Add Exception.
3. Add an exception in one of the following ways:
   • Type the file path, folder path, or URL into the text box, then click Add Exception.
   • Click Browse, tick the box next to the file or folder you want to add to the exceptions list, then click OK.

Your selected file, folder or URL is added to the exceptions list.

Manage your Exceptions list

After you specify a file, folder, or website to exclude from AVG scans and shields, you can view and remove any item from the list individually:

1. Open the AVG user interface and go to Menu ▸ Settings.
2. Ensure the General tab is selected, then click Exceptions.
3. Ensure the boxes next to File/Folder, Website, and Command Line are ticked to see all exceptions in the list. The Exceptions list is visible below these filters.

To delete an item from your Exceptions list, hover the cursor over the relevant panel, then click the trash icon. The list updates automatically.