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IT Services Circle
Apr 23, 2025 · Information Security

How to Add Windows Defender Exclusions Manually and via PowerShell

This guide explains two ways to whitelist files or folders in Windows Defender: a step‑by‑step manual method through the Windows Security UI and a PowerShell command‑line approach for adding or removing exclusion paths.

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How to Add Windows Defender Exclusions Manually and via PowerShell
IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
Mar 13, 2022 · Information Security

Enabling Microsoft MAPS Advanced Protection in Windows Defender

This article explains why Windows Defender is generally sufficient, how security professionals can unlock the hidden Microsoft Advanced Protection Service (MAPS) via Group Policy or PowerShell, and provides additional configuration tips for ransomware protection, signature updates, and cloud‑based blocking.

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Enabling Microsoft MAPS Advanced Protection in Windows Defender