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# sk142352 - Even though certain file types can be removed from Anti-Ransomware backup list, they are not excluded from Anti-Ransomware backup

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk142352 |
| Date Created | 2018-12-17 |
| Last Modified | 2019-03-15 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Endpoint Security |
| Versions | Cloud, E89.X, E88.X, R82.20, R82.10, R82, R81.20 |

## Symptoms

- Even though certain file types can be removed from the Anti-Ransomware backup list, they are not excluded from Anti-Ransomware backup.

## Cause

The following file types are used for the Anti-Ransomware detection functionality, and therefore cannot be excluded:  
*doc, png, jpg, bmp, doc, gif, rtf, xls, xls, pdf, mp3, wmv, 7z, zip, svg, rar*.

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