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Microsoft Purview: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention: Add control to include or exclude Default file paths exclusions for Windows

Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando

Summary

Previously customers would have system files either included or excluded manually configured. With this feature there is now a capability to provide this by default and have the option of including or excluding those paths. This list is managed by Microsoft to ensure accuracy and ease of management.

Status
In development
General availability target
Aug 2026
Preview target
May 2026
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability, Preview
Platforms
Web
Source created
29 Apr 2026
Source modified
14 Jul 2026 · 4mo ago
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