Hi Community, I’m recently get some trouble with Automation Studio compilation and comparing before transfer. I’m pretty sure it’s link to Sophos Defense Software the antivirus we use in my company. It seems that the File scanner process of Sophos intercept moving files for analyze them, I’ve see…

Hi guys, A little update, my IT team and I are still in contact with Sophos support team, I gave Sophos support a log using process monitor and Sophos logs, they are investigate about it. Last version of “Core Agent” of Sophos (2024.3.2.3.0) seems to improve things, obvusly not if Sophos was disac…

Hi there, your conclusion of the AV interception is on point imo. Since a compilation usually moves around or creates or modifies many files (and a rebuild does even more of that), any AV that does live searching (vs. time based full scans) will happily try to use all of your resources to do just t…

Hi Michael, Thanks for your answer ! I will try to create the exclusion of the projects folder to see if it’s better. I any case I will update the post when a solution is found, in case it can help any one else :slight_smile: Best regards, Florent

I’m using this thread to store some infos too. I identify that the copy of directory containning mappView javascript build take 6min (4818 files, 891 folders, size: 79MB) [image] Now I can confirm that it’s files interception. I’m in contact with Sophos support to determine, what append.

Hi there, unsure if it helps, but skipping the “Rebuild” button (in fact, I recommend forgetting its existance) also helps a lot in keeping the build process as short as possible. This copy looks to me like you are either changing the visualisation between compilations or you are rebuilding the pr…

Hi Michael, Yes you’re right, but it’s my reproduction way to rebuild the project for my tests. I didn’t always rebuild my project for transfert it to the target. It just easier to have the way of reproduction, for Sophos support team and maybe for B&R support. And in fact, if I made a change in …

We are experiencing the same issue when attempting to rebuild the PGM, as it is taking significantly longer than usual. After uninstalling Sophos, the rebuild process works fine, but for security reasons, the organization requires that the software be reinstalled. Could Anyone kindly suggest how we…

Hi, Can you please try the exclusions from this post? [image] B&R Automation Studio - Antivirus Exclusions Share Info & Ideas During the build process, AS needs write access to the following directories, which should be excluded from virus scanners if there are significan…

Yes we have tried that way but the same issue continue.

I think you have to discuss this issue with your IT department or use virtual machine. Anyway If you find solution, please share it with us :slight_smile:

Hi Jaroslav We have temporary disable the sophos antivirus system in the laptop then its working fine. Our IT team working in backend to find the solution also contact with B&R india.

Automation Studio really slow with Sophos defense software (antivirus)

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alexander.hefner (Alexander Hefner) February 22, 2025, 5:28am 8

Hi,

Can you please try the exclusions from this post?

Best regards!

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