How to Exclude Files and Folders From Norton Antivirus Software Scans?
There are dozens of Norton Security Antivirus programs on the market, but the process for excluding files is essentially the same. For example, to exclude specific files and folders from a Norton Security scan in Windows 10:
1.Open the Norton Antivirus Software and select Settings.
2.Select Antivirus.
3. Select the Scans and Risks tab.
4. Scroll down to the Exclusions/Low Risks section and select Configure [+] next to Items to Exclude From Scans.
5.Select Clear Files IDs Excluded During Scans to reset your exclusion settings.
6. Select Add Folders or Add Files and choose the file/folder you want to exclude. When you are finished, select OK to save the changes.
7. At this point, you can exit any open windows and close the Norton software.
Warning:- Only exclude files and folders you are confident about that they're not infected. Anything that your antivirus software ignores might end up having viruses later on, and Norton will be none the wiser if those files are excluded from scans and real-time protection.