Add Q-omics files to the exclusions list of antivirus software to prevent it from being scanned and potentially flagged as a false positive.
Here's how to do it depending on your McAfee product and operating system:
For McAfee on Windows:
Open McAfee:
Locate the McAfee icon in your system tray (usually near the clock) and double-click it to open the main application window.
For McAfee on macOS:
Open McAfee:
Open the McAfee application on your Mac.
Go to Real-Time Scanning:
You'll usually find this under "Mac Security" or a similar section.
Find Excluded Files: Look for the "Excluded Files" option within the Real-Time Scanning settings.
Add Q-omics files:
Click the "+" button to add a new exclusion.
You might need to enter your Mac's password to make changes.
Browse to and select Q-omics files.
Navigate to Real-Time Scanning:
In the newer McAfee interfaces, you might find this under "PC Security" or "My Protection."
Look for a section related to "Real-Time Scanning" or "Virus and Spyware Protection."
Access Excluded Files: Within the Real-Time Scanning settings, there should be an option for "Excluded Files" or something similar. Click on it.
Add Q-omics files:
Click the "Add file" or "+" button.
Browse to the location of Q-omics file and select it.
Click "Open" or "Add" to add it to the exclusions list.