Antivirus Exclusion
Introduction
Antivirus software can sometimes impact the performance of Studio Pro. To mitigate these issues, you can configure antivirus exclusions for Studio Pro.
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:
If you are using a different antivirus solution, refer to your antivirus documentation for instructions on how to add exclusions. Make sure to exclude the app folder to prevent performance issues:
Excluding the App Folder
This operation must be performed with administrator privileges.
Add your app folder, or the folder containing all your apps, to the list of exclusions for your antivirus software. Only do this with app directories you trust. Do not add studiopro.exe itself to the ignored processes.
Studio Pro uses different tools and subprocesses that are not covered if you only add Studio Pro to the list of exceptions for virus scanning, which is why it is best to mark the app directory for exclusion.
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:
- Open the Edit menu.
- Click Preferences > Advanced.
- Check Antivirus exclusion > Do not show antivirus exclusion notifications.