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Last active March 7, 2025 20:53
PowerShell script to add Windows Defender exclusions for WSL2 and JetBrains IDE performance issues
# PowerShell script to add Windows Defender exclusions for WSL2 and JetBrains IDE performance issues
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# For context please read this thread:
# https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/issues/8995
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# How to use?
# - Save the Script: Open a text editor like Notepad and paste the PowerShell script into it.
# - Save the file with a .ps1 extension, for example, Add_WindowsDefender_Exclusions.ps1.
# - Run PowerShell as Administrator: Search for "PowerShell" in the Start menu, right-click on it, and choose "Run as administrator".
# - Navigate to the Script's Location: Use the cd command to navigate to the directory where you saved the .ps1 file.