Windows 10: Windows Defender

Discus and support Windows Defender in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; How can I stop windows defender from quarantining files I need ?I have listed the files as OK. They do have some good tools that can get detected as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Robin Ganderton, Jan 13, 2025.

  1. ROBIN GANDERTON
    Robin Ganderton Win User

    Windows Defender


    How can I stop windows defender from quarantining files I need ?I have listed the files as OK. They do have some good tools that can get detected as virusesI want to stop that.Microsoft is usually wrong about infected files. Plus, the fact they quarantine files I need, is a problem.Shutting off defender does not help. All the other antivirus I run are fine, just Microsoft's.please help !Thanks

    :)
     
    Robin Ganderton, Jan 13, 2025
    #1
  2. RAFAEL COM
    Rafael Com Win User

    Windows Defender problem

    Hi Ernst,

    To troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you check the Windows Defender service if it's running. If you are using a third party spyware/malware program, it may disable the Windows Defender service. To do this, please follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows + R key.
    • Type services.msc.
    • Right-click Windows Defender service and click
      Start.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Rafael Com, Jan 13, 2025
    #2
  3. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User
    Windows update and windows defender issues

    We suggest you to avoid installing any cleaner or anti-virus software that may interrupt the function of Windows Defender. Make sure that Windows Defender is always on. To do this follow these steps:

    • On the Start menu, type Windows Defender and hit enter.
    • Click Settings.
    • Turn Real-time protection on.
    We also recommend you to install the latest update for Windows Defender.

    Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, Jan 13, 2025
    #3
  4. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    Windows Defender

    Installing Apps on Windows 10 Has Windows Defender Finding Malware

    Hi Tommy,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Is this issue specific to third party apps?
    I would suggest you to open Windows defender and add exclusions and check if it helps. Follow the steps to add exclusions in windows Defender.


    • Type Windows defender settings in the search bar and press enter

    • Under Exclusions click on Add Exclusion
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Arul_D, Jan 13, 2025
    #4
Thema:

Windows Defender

Loading...

  1. Windows Defender - Similar Threads - Defender

  2. Windows Defender Black Screen When Opened And Does Not Work

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Windows Defender Black Screen When Opened And Does Not Work: Hello! I open Windows Defender on the computer but Windows Defender remains on a black screen. Since the reason seems simple, I tried the following commands in CMD run as administrator: sfc /scannow dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth However, sfc and dism did not find...

  3. Windows Defender Black Screen When Opened And Does Not Work

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Windows Defender Black Screen When Opened And Does Not Work: Hello! I open Windows Defender on the computer but Windows Defender remains on a black screen. Since the reason seems simple, I tried the following commands in CMD run as administrator: sfc /scannow dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth However, sfc and dism did not find...

  4. Windows defender showing blocked access notifications but nothing shows up in blocked...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Windows defender showing blocked access notifications but nothing shows up in blocked...: Windows defender has been doing its job blocking access to certain things but always gave me the option to review these actions in the blocked list. I'm now getting just the notifications that it's blocked access to something but it no longer shows up in the blocked access...

  5. Windows defender showing blocked access notifications but nothing shows up in blocked...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Windows defender showing blocked access notifications but nothing shows up in blocked...: Windows defender has been doing its job blocking access to certain things but always gave me the option to review these actions in the blocked list. I'm now getting just the notifications that it's blocked access to something but it no longer shows up in the blocked access...

  6. What should be done for "Remediation Incomplete " in Microsoft Defender offline Anti-virus?

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    What should be done for "Remediation Incomplete " in Microsoft Defender offline Anti-virus?: Dear Microsoft Team,I have recently downloaded Adobe Illustrator from an external website. But while installing it, Defender shows me Trojan malware is present. When I scanned for malware "Remediation Incomplete" is showing. Now when I scanned with Microsoft offline defender,...

  7. What should be done for "Remediation Incomplete " in Microsoft Defender offline Anti-virus?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    What should be done for "Remediation Incomplete " in Microsoft Defender offline Anti-virus?: Dear Microsoft Team,I have recently downloaded Adobe Illustrator from an external website. But while installing it, Defender shows me Trojan malware is present. When I scanned for malware "Remediation Incomplete" is showing. Now when I scanned with Microsoft offline defender,...

  8. Microsoft Defender is not working

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Microsoft Defender is not working: Microsoft Defender is either not opening or it is not loading. When I click on it in my taskbar, I see Restore and exit instead of the usual options I am used to. The app does not seem to work right....

  9. Microsoft Defender is not working

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Microsoft Defender is not working: Microsoft Defender is either not opening or it is not loading. When I click on it in my taskbar, I see Restore and exit instead of the usual options I am used to. The app does not seem to work right....

  10. Outlook New is unusable because: Defender

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Outlook New is unusable because: Defender: Switched to Defender after years of using another security tool.Seems to be working fine, but now I want to switch to using New Outlook.And I get:So, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen blocks outlook.office.com.I understand that this is the 'reputation-based protection' kicking...