Ignore List in Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

Ignore List in Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

Sometimes security apps yell at good stuff. Your game mod, school tool, or a trusted site can be flagged. The Ignore List is your safe list. Add trusted files or websites so Gridinsoft stops warning about them in future scans.


      gnore List overview showing where to add trusted files or websites


What the Ignore List does

  • Hides false alarms for things you trust.

  • Speeds up life by not asking you again and again.

  • Stays under your control so you can review or remove items anytime.

Info
Use Ignore only when you are sure the file or site is safe. When unsure, quarantine first then ask Support.

When to use it

  • Your homework app or game mod keeps getting flagged, yet you know it is clean.

  • A website you trust gets blocked while you need it for school or work.

  • You are testing your own software and do not want warnings each scan.



How to open the Ignore List

Option 1 – from the Settings tab

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Look at the lower left area for N items in Ignore List.

  3. Click the link to open the manager.

    Settings tab with the Ignore List link in the lower left


Option 2 – from the Tools tab

  1. Open Tools.

  2. Find Exclusions in the bottom right.

  3. Click Ignore List.

    Tools tab highlighting the Exclusions area and the Ignore List button



Meet the two tabs

The Ignore List has two places to store your trusted stuff.

System tab – for files and folders

Anything here will not be flagged during scans.


Internet tab – for websites and URLs

These addresses will not be blocked by Internet Protection.

Ignore List Internet tab for adding website addresses



Add something to the Ignore List

Add a file or folder

  1. Go to System Tab.

  2. Click Add (a "plus" icon at the bottom of list).

  3. Pick the file or folder.

  4. Confirm.

    System tab open with a file picker to add a file to the Ignore List


Add a website or URL

  1. Go to Internet.

  2. Click Add.

  3. Enter the address.

  4. Choose how broad you want the exception to be:

    • Single URL – only this page.

    • Entire domain – everything under that site.

    • Session-only – temporary until you close the app.

  5. Confirm.

    Internet tab Add dialog with Single URL, Entire domain, and Session-only options


Info
Quick advice: pick Entire domain only for sites you fully trust. Use Single URL for one-off pages.


Remove something from the Ignore List

  1. Open System or Internet.

  2. Select the item you want to remove.

  3. Click Clear.

    Ignore List with an item selected and the Clear button ready



The fastest way: add during scan results

You can add items straight from the Results window when a scan finishes.

Advanced mode toggle sits under the list.

  • When ON you can choose a different action for each item.

  • Pick Ignore always for the item you trust.

  • When OFF Gridinsoft chooses safe defaults for you.

    Scan Results window with Advanced mode on and the per-item menu open to Ignore always


Add one item

  1. In the list, open the small action menu on that line.

  2. Choose Ignore always.

Add a bunch at once

  1. Use Type filter if you want.

  2. Click Apply to all and choose Ignore always.

  3. Confirm.


Smart safety tips

  • Quarantine first, ignore later when you are not 100% sure.

  • Review monthly. Remove old entries you no longer need.

  • Be specific. Prefer one file or a single URL over a whole domain.

  • When in doubt, ask. 


Mini-FAQ

Does Ignore delete the file?
No. It just tells Gridinsoft not to warn about it.

Will ignored items still run on my PC?
Yes. That is why you should only ignore things you trust.

Can I undo it?
Yes. Open the Ignore List and Clear the entry.

What is the difference between Ignore and Quarantine?
Quarantine isolates the file safely. Ignore leaves it alone and stops warnings.


Summary

  • Use Ignore List for trusted files or sites only.

  • Add from System tab for files, Internet tab for websites.

  • You can also add items right from Scan Results using Advanced mode.

  • Review the list regularly to keep protection strong.

If you need a second opinion on a file or link, we are here to help.


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