# Antivirus Exclusion List for Easy2PatchV3

To ensure optimal performance and to avoid conflicts with antivirus or endpoint protection solutions, we recommend adding the following Easy2Patch folders and files to your antivirus exclusion list.

These exclusions prevent antivirus software from interfering with critical operations such as software downloads, patch deployments, and PowerShell script executions.

## Recommended Folder Exclusions

The following directory should be excluded **recursively** (all subfolders and files):

```
C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Download
```

This folder is used to store update packages and temporary content required during patch processing.

## Recommended File Exclusions

Please add the following executable and script files to your antivirus exclusion list:

| Path                                                               | Description                                           |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Easy2Patch.exe                         | Main user interface executable                        |
| C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Easy2PatchSvc.exe                      | Windows service responsible for background processing |
| C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Data\Applications\DtScriptTemplate.ps1 | PowerShell script template used for deployment        |
| C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Resources\E2PDTTool.exe                | Script runner for installing 3rd party updates        |
| C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Resources\E2PUI.exe                    | UI support component used by internal modules         |

### Notes

* These exclusions are **safe** and do not pose any security risk. All files are signed and maintained by **E2P**.
* If your antivirus solution provides options for **real-time protection**, **on-access scanning**, or **script monitoring**, make sure to apply the exclusions under all relevant categories.
* For enterprise antivirus solutions (e.g., Microsoft Defender ATP, McAfee, Symantec, CrowdStrike, etc.), please refer to their documentation for how to set up exclusions via policies or GPO.

### Example (Microsoft Defender)

If you're using **Microsoft Defender Antivirus**, you can apply exclusions using PowerShell:

```
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath "C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Download"
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess "C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Easy2Patch.exe"
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess "C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Easy2PatchSvc.exe"
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess "C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Resources\E2PDTTool.exe"
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess "C:\Program Files\Easy2Patch\Resources\E2PUI.exe"
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionExtension ".ps1"
```