Antivirus Exclusion

Last modified: April 22, 2025

Introduction

Antivirus software can sometimes impact the performance of Studio Pro. To mitigate these issues, you can configure antivirus exclusions for Studio Pro. For more information, see the Antivirus Software section of the Performance Tips.

This document describes how to set up Microsoft Defender exclusions to ensure optimal performance.

Antivirus Exclusion Overview

If you are using Microsoft Defender, it is recommended to add the app folder to the Microsoft Defender exclusions after loading an app:

Excluding the App Folder

To exclude the app folder, click Exclude Folder in the notification.

After completion, a confirmation pop-up appears. If the operation fails, a failure pop-up is displayed instead.

Disabling the Antivirus Exclusion Notification

Studio Pro displays a notification when an app is loaded, prompting you to exclude the app folder. To disable the notification, follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Edit menu.
  2. Click Preferences > Advanced.
  3. Check Antivirus exclusion > Do not show antivirus exclusion notifications.