Disable Your Antivirus Software

Antivirus software might cause issues when you install Examplify or start a secure exam. If you experience issues, we recommend that you temporarily disable your antivirus software.

Important: After you complete the installation or the exam, re-enable your antivirus software.  

• Best Practices
• Vendor-Specific Procedures for Your Antivirus Software

Best Practices

We recommend the following best practices:  

• Use a secure private network.  
• Do not access the internet while your antivirus software is disabled.  
• Temporarily disable your network connection. However, if you're taking an exam with ExamID enabled, you need an internet connection until the verification process is done. When the Warning! Secure Exam Starting! Message appears, then you can disable your network connection. 

  

Vendor-Specific Procedures for Your Antivirus Software

If you need help to temporarily disable your antivirus software, go to the product documentation on the vendor's website. 

Here are links to instructions for some of the popular brands.

• Avast
• AVG Antivirus
• Bit Defender
• McAfee Antivirus 2014-2016
• Kaspersky Antivirus & Internet Security 2015-2016
• Norton Antivirus
• Sophos Antivirus
• Trend Micro Anti-Virus Plus Anti-Spyware
• WebRoot Secure Anywhere Antivirus Protection
• Windows Defender
  • Turn Off Antivirus Protection in Windows Security
  • Add or Remove Exclusions in Windows Security
  • Disable Core Isolation in Windows Security
• Zone Alarm