Create lists of file extensions so that you can use them in multiple malware scan
configurations. A single list is easier to manage than several identical lists that
are each created in a different rule. For example, one list of file extensions can
be used by multiple malware scan configurations as files to include in a scan. Another
list of file extensions can be used by multiple malware scan configurations as files
to exclude from a scan.
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TipTo create a file extension list that is similar to an existing one, duplicate the
list and then edit it.
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You can insert comments into your list by preceding the text with a pound sign ("#").
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Click Policies > Common Objects > Lists > File Extension Lists.
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Click New > New File Extension List.
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Type a name and, optionally, a description.
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In the File Extension(s) list, add the extensions, one per line.
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Click OK.
Import and export file extension lists
You can export one or more file extension lists to an XML or CSV file, and import
lists from an XML file.
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Click Policies > Common Objects > Lists > File Extension Lists.
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To export one or more lists, select them and click Export > Export Selected to CSV or Export > Export Selected to XML.
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To export all lists, click Export > Export to CSV or Export > Export to XML.
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To import lists, click New > Import From File and follow the instructions on the wizard.
See which malware scan configurations use a file extension list
It is useful to see which malware scan configurations use a file extension list to
be aware of which rules are affected by any changes you make. For example, you can
ensure no scan configurations use a file extension list before deleting it.
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Click Policies > Common Objects > Lists > File Extension Lists.
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Select the list and click Properties.
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Click the Assigned To tab.