Issue: How to create a Real-Time Scanning or DeepGuard exclusion for a file or folder for Elements Endpoint Protection (EPP for Computers or EPP for Servers) when the SHA-1 of the application changes with each update? Resolution: You can exclude a file or folder from all security measures by following these steps: Log in to the Elements Security Center: https://elements.withsecure.comClick the See more details link under the product category Endpoint ProtectionGo to the Profiles pageChoose the profile which the device is usingGo to the General settings pageScroll down to the Exclude folders and files from all security scans section and click Add exclusionIn the Path field add the: Full path for the application if you want to exclude a specific applicationFolder path if you want to exclude a folder and its sub foldersClick Save and publish Note that you can use wildcards when creating the exclusions:For example: C:\Users\*\AppData\Local\test\ This would exclude the AppData\Local\test\ folder and all its sub folders for all users.If you want to locally on the device itself create the exclusion: Open the Elements Agent user interface on the deviceGo to Settings Go to the Malware protection settings pageClick view quarantine (enter administrator username and password if needed)Select the Excluded tabClick Add new Add the file path or folder pathClick OK DeepGuard can also be excluded using the SHA-1 of the process: Log in to the Elements Endpoint Protection portal Go to the Security events pageClick on the three dots on the right side of the DeepGuard detectionSelect Exclude file by SHA1 The file SHA1 is automatically added to the Exclude folders and files from all security scans listClick Save and publish