Odd exclusions in Windows Defender


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    Last edited by Er9inhe; 25 Sep 2022 at 13:26.
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  2. Posts : 56,806
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
       #2

    PloKoon said:
    Hi all. I just ran a quick scan as I frequently do and discovered a bunch of exclusions that I did not add with the exception of the one for Malwarebytes. Did Windows do this itself? Can these be safely removed?

    Lastly since I mentioned it, is the Malwarebytes exclusion necessary?
    Some say if you exclude MB from Defender, and vice-versa, there is less cross-play and unnecessary monitoring. I've tried it, and did not notice much, if any, difference.

    Far as the other exclusions, hard to comment with knowing what they are.


    sorry, just saw that link to a pic.
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  3. Posts : 56,806
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
       #3

    I have no idea what they are. Tried to Google file extension .zdiw and came up blank.
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  4. Posts : 31,471
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #4

    random file names like that are highly suggestive of malware. Try a scan with AdwCleaner.

    https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/
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