Windows 10: Does Windows Defender automatically remove quarantined files that are severe in threats?

Discus and support Does Windows Defender automatically remove quarantined files that are severe in threats? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] Hello, there. Windows Defender apparently encountered this trojan when downloading some files. It let me choose to either remove,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Cryptobit2011, May 28, 2024.

  1. /U/CRYPTOBIT2011
    /u/Cryptobit2011 Win User

    Does Windows Defender automatically remove quarantined files that are severe in threats?


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    Hello, there. Windows Defender apparently encountered this trojan when downloading some files. It let me choose to either remove, quarantine or restore. Since I had no idea what it was, I chose quarantine so I can see the file for myself. However, when I went back to Defender, the file was gone (it says threat removed or restored). I was worried I mistakenly marked the action "restore" so I went to the logged actions in Windows Defender and I was relieved that I really chose "Quarantine".

    Question: Does Windows 10 automatically remove threats that are severe? I wanted to know where the file was but I couldn't see it anywhere. Any techies know what happened here? Thanks. Pics attached for reference:

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    /u/Cryptobit2011, May 28, 2024
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  2. PAPERANGEL220
    paperangel220 Win User

    Does Windows Defender automatically quarantine threats?

    I am using Windows Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3930). I recently ran Windows Defender and it found threats due to a Kali Linux .iso I had on my computer. On the Virus & threat protection page in Windows Security, there are action options for each threat:
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    I did some googling about Windows Defender, and some posts say that it automatically quarantines threats (for example: Blocked), while other posts say it does not (example: New to Windows Defender: How to have it take action automatically?). Based on the results of my Windows Defender Scan, I think that my Windows Defender is not automatically quarantining the threats. Additionally, my Kali Linux .iso is still in its original location (Windows Defender did not remove it). Protection history is also empty. Why isn't Windows Defender automatically quarantining the Kali Linux .iso? Is it because Windows Defender does not automatically quarantine at all? If so, why are there posts online which talk about Defender automatically quarantining? Thanks for taking the time to read my question!
     
    paperangel220, May 28, 2024
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  3. BREE
    Bree Win User
    How do I remove quarantined threats

    It does say under 'Quarantined threats' that "Quarantined threats have been isolated and prevented from running on your device. They will be periodically removed". It could just be that by now they have been automatically removed. It's a possibility as your detections were a few days ago on the 5th. My test was less than 24 hours ago so the quarantined file has not (yet) been automatically removed.

    Just reassurance that it's working as designed.
     
    Bree, May 28, 2024
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  4. CRAWDADDY1999
    Crawdaddy1999 Win User

    Does Windows Defender automatically remove quarantined files that are severe in threats?

    Windows Defender is missing Restore Button for Quarantined Threats

    It wasn't listed under "Quarantined Threats", but was listed in "See full history" as quarantined. It has been about 2 hours
    and now it is listed under "Quarantined Threats" which now shows the Restore or Delete options. Something must be causing
    a delay in listing the quarantined file under "Quarantined Threats" after they have been found and quarantined by Defender.
     
    Crawdaddy1999, May 28, 2024
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