Prevent Microsoft Defender from Blocking Automox on Windows

To ensure smooth operation of the Automox Agent on Windows devices, we recommend allowlisting the Automox installation folder in Microsoft Defender. This helps avoid false positives that may block patching, policies, or other agent functions.

Recommended Exclusion

Add the following path to your Microsoft Defender exclusions:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Automox\

This allows the Automox Agent to perform tasks like software patching and script execution without interruption.

Why Allowlisting Helps

Microsoft Defender may occasionally flag legitimate Automox scripts. Allowlisting prevents this from interfering with agent functionality.

Full List of Required Files and Paths

For a complete and up-to-date list of all Automox files and directories that may require allowlisting, refer to the following resource:

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