Rebound_folders_exclusion.bat Page
: Right-click the .bat file and select Run as administrator . This is required because changing antivirus exclusions requires system-level permissions.
This guide describes the script and how to use it. This batch file is typically designed to automate the process of adding specific "rebound" or game-related folders to the Windows Defender exclusion list, preventing the antivirus from interfering with game performance or mistakenly flagging files as malicious. 1. Purpose of the Script
The primary goal of this script is to tell Windows Defender to ignore specific directories. This is common in gaming communities (like those for Rebound: Pro Basketball or NBA 2K mods) where frequent file changes or custom executables might trigger false positives. 2. How to Use the Script To properly run the exclusion script, follow these steps: Rebound_Folders_Exclusion.bat
: Only run .bat files from trusted sources. You can right-click the file and select Edit to view the code; look for lines like Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath followed by folder paths.
: By excluding these folders, you are telling your computer not to scan them. Ensure no actual malware is present in those directories before running the script. : Right-click the
Scroll down to and click Add or remove exclusions . You should see the game-related folders listed there now. 4. Safety Considerations
You can manually check if the script worked by viewing your system settings: Open > Virus & threat protection . Select Manage settings . This batch file is typically designed to automate
: Ensure Rebound_Folders_Exclusion.bat is in an easy-to-access location, such as your Downloads or Desktop.