Work with Directory Exclusions (AVWRKDIR)

The Work with Directory Exclusions (AVWRKDIR) command allows users to maintain the directories that will be excluded from being detected by the APEX detection engine. This command's screen includes functions to add, change, display, and remove excluded directories.

A directory specified here indicates it is to be excluded from anti-ransomware protection. You can use directory exclusions to prevent false positives from blocking a user in error, for example, when an automated process transforms the files in a specific directory.

NOTE: For an overview of Anti-Ransomware and configuration instructions, see Anti-Ransomware.

How to Get There

Call command AVWRKDIR. Or, choose option 2 on the Powertech Antivirus Anti-Ransomware Menu.

Options

2 (Change)

Opens the Configure Directory Exclusions (AVCFGDIR) screen, where you can add, change, and remove APEX directory exclusions.

4 (Remove)

Deletes the directory from the list of excluded directories.

5 (Display)

Displays directory exclusion settings.

Function Keys

F3 (Exit Program): Dismiss the screen and return to the previous screen.

F5 (Refresh Screen): Refresh the screen with current data.

F6 (Add): Opens the Configure Directory Exclusions (AVCFGDIR) screen, where you can add, change, and remove APEX directory exclusions.

F12 (Cancel): Cancels this display and returns to the previous menu or display.