AVIRA Anti Virus False Positive? How To Direct AVIRA Anti-virus To Leave A Software Program Alone

Correcting AVIRA AntiVirus False Virus Alerts

If AVIRA is bothering you about a program that you know is virus-free, this page shows you how to correct a false positive warning in AVIRA anti virus. The direct link to AVIRA's support page regarding this issue can be found at https://blog.avira.com/exceptions-avira-antivirus-3-steps/.

How to Set Software Exceptions for AVIRA Anti Virus

1. In your PC's sytem tray, locate the icon for Avira antiviurs. This is a little red square with the white outline of an umbrella.
2. Double click on the Avira tray icon to make the antivirus software interface appear.
3. In the lower left corner of the software, locate the small gear icon ⛭. Click this gear icon to open Avira's configuration menu.
4. On the left side, click PC Protection.
5. Click Real-Time Protection.
6. Click Exceptions.
7. On the right side, select the program or file to be omitted by the Real-Time Protection as well as Files and Folders to be ignored by System Scanner.
8. Click the Apply or OK button to save these changes.

1 Avira Settings Cogwheel.

1 Avira Settings Cogwheel.

2 Avira Exceptions Realtime Protection.

2 Avira Exceptions Realtime Protection.

3 Avira Exceptions Options.

3 Avira Exceptions Options.