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How to exclude manually copied files from scanning by antivirus
I would be grateful if someone had an answer to my question or perhaps someone knows an antivirus software that allows for such customization.
Very often I need to copy large files between various folders. Sometimes the same file gets shoveled around several times each day. Sometimes I simply manually back up my files. I know that these files are clean. But my antivirus (I'm using ESET Smart Security) keeps scanning them all the time. With large files the delay is rather noticeable and not necessary.
I know how to exclude certain folders or applications from scanning, but that's not the solution I'm looking for. I want the antivirus to be able to distinguish copy (or move) operations that I initiate manually, as opposed to some program (for instance, installer) doing it automatically. I want the antivirus to control any "automated" activity, but leave me alone when I move files by hand.
I don't see any obvious settings that can do such a thing. Perhaps, there is another software package?