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AVAST AntiVirus Incorrectly Flagging 🚩 A Software Program? How To Correct A False Malware Notification In AVAST Anti-Virus

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  • Fixing AVAST Anti virus False virus alerts
  • How to Set Software Exceptions for AVAST Anti Virus

Correcting AVAST AntiVirus False Virus Warnings

If AVAST is falsely alarming you about a program you know is virus-free, this page shows you how to instruct AVAST anti-virus that a software program is safe. The direct link to AVAST's support page regarding this issue can be found at https://support.avast.com/en-us/article/Antivirus-scan-exclusions.

How to Set Software Exceptions for AVAST Anti Virus

  1. Locate the system tray icon for Avast antivirus and double click on it. This will cause the Avast user interface to appear.
  2. In the upper right corner of the software, click on the Menu item and then Settings.
  3. On the left side of the software click General and then Exceptions.
  4. Click the ADD EXCEPTION button.
  5. Navigate to the file/folder/program you wish to whitelist in Avast antivirus.
1 Avast Settings Menu.
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1 Avast Settings Menu.
2 Avast General Exceptions.
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2 Avast General Exceptions.
3 Avast Add Exception.
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3 Avast Add Exception.

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