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support/sql/database-engine/security/antivirus-and-sql-server.md

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 ### Arc enabled SQL Server
 
-You might see the following files and executables (also referred to as system objects) being flagged when running antivirus software on an [Arc enabled SQL Server](/sql/sql-server/azure-arc/connect). Consider excluding these [necessary system objects](/sql/sql-server/azure-arc/agent-extension-files) from antivirus scanning.
+When you run antivirus software on an [Arc enabled SQL Server](/sql/sql-server/azure-arc/connect) instance, some files and executables (also referred to as system objects) might be flagged. However, these [system objects](/sql/sql-server/azure-arc/agent-extension-files) are necessary for Arc-enabled SQL Server to function properly. To ensure optimal performance and stability, we recommend that you exclude these [necessary system objects](/sql/sql-server/azure-arc/agent-extension-files) from antivirus scanning.
 
 Starting with SQL Server 2025, SQL Server instances can use the Azure Arc machine's managed identity. You might need to add an exemption for the token folder. Follow the steps in [Setup managed identity for Arc enabled SQL Server](/sql/sql-server/azure-arc/managed-identity) for the proper setup and the folder path.