# How to add game folder exception in Windows Defender

## Add exception to game folder in Windows Defender

1. Click on `Virus & threat protection`.
2. Click on `Manage settings`.
3. Scroll to the `bottom of the page`.
4. Click on `Add or remove exclusions`.
5. Click on `+ Add an exclusion and select Folder`.
6. Navigate to game folder in Windows Explorer and `select it`.
7. Click on `Select folder`.
8. Done.

![WindowsDefender\_Exclude Folder](https://github.com/WrekLess/shield-docs/assets/9027113/9d2e4208-8677-4aa2-be6e-e2f864bcdbf1)

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