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  • 1.  Is it a good idea to exclude Excel spreadsheets from AV scans?

    Posted Nov 14, 2014 09:53 AM

    Some files can be nearly 600 MB, and they are exceptionally slow to open. I have not seen an excel file get infected since 2000. Would it be a good idea to exclude them from scans?

    Thank you.



  • 2.  RE: Is it a good idea to exclude Excel spreadsheets from AV scans?
    Best Answer

    Posted Nov 14, 2014 10:01 AM

    if its hampering your productivity then exclude them from only Autoprotect. 

    P.S:

    • Security Risk Exceptions are global, and apply to all Scheduled Scans as well as real-time Auto-Protect.


  • 3.  RE: Is it a good idea to exclude Excel spreadsheets from AV scans?

    Posted Nov 14, 2014 10:03 AM

    Well yea that can be a problem :)

    May cause a management nightmare for you though