How Do I Add an Exception

Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions. Select Add an exclusion, and then select from files, folders, file types, or process.

How do I add an exception to a program?

1. On the client operating system, go to Start > Run and type firewall. …
2. Click on the “Advanced Settings” link on the left pane. …
3. Click on the “Inbound Rules” option.
4. On the left pane, click on “New rule”.
5. Under “Rule Type” select the option “Program” and click next.

What does add an exception to firewall mean?

To permit traffic through the firewall we create exceptions (or rules) that allow certain traffic on the network. The rules are defined by the IP addresses of the sender and receiver of the traffic as well as the type of traffic (e.g. web or SSH).