How to whitelist folder on Eset?

Sometimes it happens that Eset adds mining clients as a false positive and prevents executing the files. In this guide, we will show you how to add minerstat and mining clients to the Eset exclusions list.

First, open Eset by looking it up in your search bar or in the task bar of your system.

Navigate to Exclusions list by clicking Setup.

A Setup window will open.

Under Computer protection click the Gear icon next to Real-time file system protection.

Click on Edit exclusions to open up Detection exclusions window.

Click on [Add] to open window for adding exclusions.

Click on the button [...] near Path, and select the files, folders, or file types you want to white-list.

If you select one folder, the exclusion will apply to all files and subfolders within this folder. In this step, select the minerstat folder, which typically is:

Click [OK] in the two windows to apply your new configuration.