Can I install a virus scanner, or make use of backup software on the same machine that is running a GFI product?

The information in this article applies to:

  • GFI DownloadSecurity for ISA Server 6
  • GFI EndPointSecurity 3
  • GFI EndPointSecurity 4
  • GFI EventsManager 7
  • GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP 12
  • GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP 14
  • GFI LANguard 9.0
  • GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner 6
  • GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner 7
  • GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner 8
  • GFI LANguard Portable Storage Control 2
  • GFI LANguard Security Event Log Monitor 5
  • GFI MailArchiver for Exchange 3
  • GFI MailArchiver for Exchange 4
  • GFI MailArchiver for Exchange 5
  • GFI MailArchiver for Exchange 6
  • GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 11
  • GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 12
  • GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 14
  • GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 10
  • GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 8
  • GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP 9
  • GFI Network Server Monitor 6
  • GFI Network Server Monitor 7
  • GFI WebMonitor 2009 (Standalone Proxy Version)
  • GFI WebMonitor 2009 for ISA
  • GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server 3
  • GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server 4

Article ID: KBID001522

Query keywords: Antivirus, anti-virus, Backup

Anti-virus and backup software may cause issues with the GFI products. Please check the following articles for more information about which folders or subfolders should be excluded from being scanned by the anti-virus or backup software: