Configuring a centralized exception for a folder for Windows clients

Article:HOWTO27612  |  Created: 2010-01-09  |  Updated: 2010-01-20  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO27612
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Configuring a centralized exception for a folder for Windows clients

You add exceptions for folders individually. If you want to create exceptions for more than one folder, repeat the procedure.

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To configure a centralized exception for a folder for Windows clients

  1. On the Centralized Exceptions Policy page, click Centralized Exceptions.

  2. Under Centralized Exceptions, click Add > Windows Exceptions > Security Risk Exceptions > Folder.

  3. Under Security Risk Folder Exception, in the Prefix variable drop-down box, select a common folder.

    When you select a prefix, the exception can be used on different Windows operating systems.

    Select [NONE] if you want to enter the absolute path and file name.

    Note:
    Folder paths for Windows clients must be denoted by using a backward slash.

  4. In the Folder text box, type the name of the folder.

    If you selected a prefix variable, the path should be relative to the prefix. If you selected [NONE], type the full path name.

  5. Click OK.

  6. If you are finished with the configuration for this policy, click OK.


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