Exchange Exception lists have always played an important role for antivirus applications used in your server infrastructure. These lists, Exchange ServerIt ensures efficient operation of the system by preventing the scanning of files and folders that may negatively affect the performance of . Microsoft has revised the antivirus exception list with a new update in light of developing technology and applications.
According to Microsoft’s latest announcement, some critical folders and processes will no longer be excluded from antivirus scanning. According to new security protocols, elements such as ASP.NET, Inetsrv folders, PowerShell and W3WP processes should now be safely scanned. These changes are intended to provide better protection for these files and processes.
- ASP.NET Files:
%SystemRoot%Microsoft.NETFramework64v4.0.30319Temporary ASP.NET Files - Inetsrv Folder:
%SystemRoot%System32Inetsrv - PowerShell EXE:
%SystemRoot%System32WindowsPowerShellv1.0PowerShell.exe - W3WP Process:
%SystemRoot%System32inetsrvw3wp.exe
These changes have been validated for applicability in Exchange Server versions 2013, 2016, and 2019.
With these changes, Exchange Server administrators should review their current antivirus policies and make the necessary updates. Especially for large-scale organizations, such updates can directly affect the integrity and security of the system. Compliance with new security standards will prevent potential performance issues and make the system more resistant to malware.
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