The exact steps for whitelisting a program may vary depending on your antivirus software, but the general process is similar across most applications. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Make a note of the program you want to whitelist, including its name and file location. You may need to browse to the program’s installation directory to find its executable file (.exe).
- Launch your antivirus program and navigate to its settings or options menu. Look for a section related to exclusions, exceptions, or whitelisting.
- Within the whitelisting section, you should see an option to add a new exclusion or exception. Click this option and browse to the location of the program you want to whitelist. Select the program’s executable file and confirm your choice.
- Some antivirus programs may offer additional whitelisting options, such as excluding specific file types or folders associated with the whitelisted program. Review these options and configure them according to your needs.
- Once you’ve added the program to your whitelist and configured any additional options, save your changes. Your antivirus software should now allow the whitelisted program to run without interference.