Add Exclusions in Kaspersky Total Security

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   The first thing you need to do is open Kaspersky Total Security

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   The icon for the program is on the desktop in this tutorial.

   

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   Then, click the gear-shaped icon in the lower-left corner of the window

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   When you hover over this icon, it will read "Settings".

   

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   On the left side of the window in the "Settings" menu, click "Additional"

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   On the right side of the window, click "Threats and Exclusions"

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   When "Threats and Exclusions" opens, click the "Configure exclusions" link near the middle of the window

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   A new window will open.

   

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   In the window, you can add applications by clicking "Add"

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   The "Add" button is on the lower right-hand side of the window.

   

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   Then, locate the file or folder by clicking "Browse"

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   For this tutorial, "This PC" is expanded by clicking it

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   Next, "Local Disk (D:)" is expanded

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    Now, scroll through to find an ".exe" file

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    For this tutorial, "GambiChess.exe" is chosen.

    

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    When you've selected the ".exe" file, click "Select" at the bottom of the "Browse" window

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    In the next section, you can check or uncheck "Protection components"

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    For example, if you uncheck "File Anti-Virus", then the program will not be added to the "File Anti-Virus" exclusion list.

    

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    To exclude all of the components, check all of the "Protection components:" options

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    You can add a comment in "Comment:"

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    For this tutorial, let's type "it's a chess installation" into the text box.

    

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    Now, under "Status", you need to click "Active" or "Inactive"

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    If you choose "Active", the exclusion will be active. If you choose "Inactive", the program will appear in the list; but it will not be excluded.

    

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    When you have made all of your changes, click "Add" at the bottom of the window

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