How do set Antivirus and DLP application exclusion for Microsoft Teams?

12 Feb How do set Antivirus and DLP application exclusion for Microsoft Teams?

How do set Antivirus and DLP application exclusion for Microsoft Teams?

It is important to exclude Microsoft Teams client from third-party Antivirus and data loss prevention (DLP) applications because it can interfere with the Microsoft Teams app, and it can prevent the application from starting correctly or blocking Teams features. You as a Teams admin can work with Security admin to include or approve the Teams app when you are using non-Microsoft antivirus or DLP application in computer clients. This activity will helps enhance performance and mitigate the effect on security.

Add the following path to the “exclusion list” in the Antivirus Software to prevent any antivirus interference to the Teams.

• C:\Users\*\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Teams\current\teams.exe
• C:\Users\*\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Teams\update.exe
• C:\Users\*\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Teams\current\squirrel.exe

Additionally, you can add the above list of path or teams.exe to the “safe” (“allowlisted”) programs list in the data loss prevention (DLP) application. It is best practice to check with antivirus and DLP application providers to know proper instruction.

Thank you.