Windows 10: Windows 10 Defender is too restrictive - how to reconfigure?

Discus and support Windows 10 Defender is too restrictive - how to reconfigure? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I just upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 nothing like procrastination.... and I have everything smoothed away and running nicely. There's just one... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PansyKnits, Jan 24, 2020.

  1. PANSYKNITS
    PansyKnits Win User

    Windows 10 Defender is too restrictive - how to reconfigure?


    I just upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 nothing like procrastination.... and I have everything smoothed away and running nicely. There's just one fatal flaw in the new system. I have to go to Security Dashboard --> Firewall and Network protection --> Private Network --> Windows Defender Firewall OFF to be able to do almost anything.


    I can't even check email with Outlook as long as my firewall is running. I spent a bunch of time adding exceptions for programs, but that didn't fix it. I keep getting errors that claim I'm not connected to the internet, when clearly I am. As soon as I disable the firewall, things work as expected.


    I'm guessing that some settings I had in Windows 7 did not translate well to Windows 10. So basically, I need to know how to reset to the default settings! Any help would be much appreciated.


    Pansy

    :)
     
    PansyKnits, Jan 24, 2020
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  2. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User
    95Viper, Jan 24, 2020
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 24, 2020
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  4. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User

    Windows 10 Defender is too restrictive - how to reconfigure?

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Jan 24, 2020
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