How to Exclude Files and Folders From Norton Antivirus Software Scans
Like most antivirus programs, the Norton AV software lets you exclude files and folders from being scanned. You can tell the software to ignore a file or folder, which blocks it from the program’s view. Therefore, Norton won’t tell you whether there’s a virus there or not. 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: At this point, you can exit any open windows and close the Norton software.
Excluding Files From Mobile Norton Antivirus App Scans
The Norton Security and Antivirus app for Android and iOS doesn’t allow you to exclude specific files and folders within the settings menu. Instead, you must tell Norton to ignore files after they are detected.
