How do I prevent Symantec Endpoint Protection from interfering with the optimal functioning of MetaDefender Core?

Update your SEP settings as follows to ensure optimal functioning of MetaDefender Core:

1. Exclude the folder where MetaDefender Core is installed from the SEP real-time protection:

• Add security risk exception > Folder > C:\Program Files\OPSWAT\

2. Go to Network and Host Exploit Mitigation Settings > Firewall:

• Uncheck the Number of seconds to automatically block an attacker's IP address option, as follows:

3. Go to Network and Host Exploit Mitigation Settings > Intrusion Prevention:

• Uncheck the Enable Network Intrusion Prevention option, as follows: