How to exclude files and folders from Windows Defender Antivirus scans

[Windows Central]

Are you getting false positives with Windows Defender Antivirus? Here are the steps to exclude files, folders, and other items from getting scanned on Windows 10.
On Windows 10, the Windows Defender Antivirus is your default anti-malware engine to protect your device and data from viruses, toolkits, ransomware, and other security threats.

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