What kind of antivirus do I need for SharePoint?
1 Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 2 Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 3 Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 4 Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 5 Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 6 Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 7 Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 8 Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
What is the API for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0?
To support antivirus protection, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 uses an API named SP VS API 1.4, the Microsoft Office SharePoint Virus Scan Engine (VSE) API, that is based on the Microsoft Exchange Server VS API 2.0. SP VS API 1.4 incorporates much of the original design but is optimized for speed in a Microsoft SQL Server environment.
Where to exclude Microsoft Office servers from antivirus?
If you do not want to exclude the whole Microsoft Office Servers folder from antivirus scanning, you can exclude only the following folders: Drive :\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office Servers\\12.0\\Data. (This folder is used for the indexing process.
Which is the placeholder drive for SharePoint antivirus?
Note: In the following sections, the placeholder Drive represents the letter of the drive on which you have your SharePoint application installed. Typically, this drive letter is C. You may have to configure your antivirus software to exclude the following folders and subfolders from antivirus scanning:
How to get rid of virus in SharePoint Online?
By default, the user is given the option to download the file and attempt to clean it using the anti-virus software on their own device. Admins can use the DisallowInfectedFileDownload parameter on the Set-SPOTenant cmdlet in SharePoint Online PowerShell to prevent users from downloading infected files, even in the anti-virus warning window.
Is there a virus protection for OneDrive and SharePoint?
After it’s marked as malware, the user can’t open the synced file anymore from their local machine. Microsoft 365 organizations that have Microsoft Defender for Office 365 included in their subscription or purchased as an add-on can enable Safe Attachments for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams for enhanced reporting and protection.