AVIRA AntiVirus False Positive? How To Instruct AVIRA That A Software Program Doesn't Contain A Virus

Correcting AVIRA Anti-Virus False Malware Positives

If you know that a software program is safe, this page shows you how to correct a false notification 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.