From 482523084fefada52d322b5f651e94d4c4b00b52 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ManikaDhiman Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:48:50 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Added xrefs --- ...tension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md | 2 +- ...-opened-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md | 2 +- ...igure-server-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md | 7 ++----- 3 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md index a474f7f68a..5074fb8a80 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ You can exclude certain files from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans by modifyi > [!NOTE] > Automatic exclusions apply only to Windows Server 2016 and above. The default antimalware policy we deploy at Microsoft doesn't set any exclusions by default. -This article describes how to configure exclusion lists for the files and folders. +This article describes how to configure exclusion lists for the files and folders. See [Recommendations for defining exclusions](configure-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md#recommendations-for-defining-exclusions) before defining your exclusion lists. Exclusion | Examples | Exclusion list ---|---|--- diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md index 8ded21f66b..9fb92406dc 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ manager: dansimp - [Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) -You can exclude files that have been opened by specific processes from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. +You can exclude files that have been opened by specific processes from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. See [Recommendations for defining exclusions](configure-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md#recommendations-for-defining-exclusions) before defining your exclusion lists. This topic describes how to configure exclusion lists for the following: diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-server-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-server-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md index 59e059aeb5..3365f5ccee 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-server-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-server-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ In addition to server role-defined automatic exclusions, you can add or remove c ## Opt out of automatic exclusions -In Windows Server 2016 and 2019, the predefined exclusions delivered by Security intelligence updates only exclude the default paths for a role or feature. If you installed a role or feature in a custom path, or you want to manually control the set of exclusions, make sure to opt out of the automatic exclusions delivered in Security intelligence updates. But keep in mind that the exclusions that are delivered automatically are optimized for Windows Server 2016 and 2019 roles. +In Windows Server 2016 and 2019, the predefined exclusions delivered by Security intelligence updates only exclude the default paths for a role or feature. If you installed a role or feature in a custom path, or you want to manually control the set of exclusions, make sure to opt out of the automatic exclusions delivered in Security intelligence updates. But keep in mind that the exclusions that are delivered automatically are optimized for Windows Server 2016 and 2019 roles. See [Recommendations for defining exclusions](configure-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md#recommendations-for-defining-exclusions) before defining your exclusion lists. > [!WARNING] > Opting out of automatic exclusions may adversely impact performance, or result in data corruption. The exclusions that are delivered automatically are optimized for Windows Server 2016 and 2019 roles. @@ -401,11 +401,8 @@ This section lists the folder exclusions that are delivered automatically when y ## Related articles - [Configure and validate exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans](configure-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - - [Configure and validate exclusions based on file name, extension, and folder location](configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - - [Configure and validate exclusions for files opened by processes](configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - +- - [Common mistakes to avoid when defining exclusions](common-exclusion-mistakes-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - [Customize, initiate, and review the results of Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans and remediation](customize-run-review-remediate-scans-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - - [Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10](microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md)