Windows 10: How Defender treats deleted apps after restoring default settings

Discus and support How Defender treats deleted apps after restoring default settings in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; A lot of pre-installed apps that I consider bloatware which included Store apps that can be uninstalled in Apps and Features, as well as bloatware... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Jaguwaar20, Feb 24, 2021.

  1. How Defender treats deleted apps after restoring default settings


    A lot of pre-installed apps that I consider bloatware which included Store apps that can be uninstalled in Apps and Features, as well as bloatware device Manufacturer apps, were pre-installed by Windows during the initial OS install. I had uninstalled mostly ALL since then using third party tools e.g, Revo, Geek Uninstaller and to remove all leftover remains.

    Still, for whatever reason, some apps still show in the "allowed apps to communicate through the firewall" list with a check next to those apps including a check under the private and public profiles which I use. The function to remove those apps from the list could not be performed because the "remove" button is greyed out (yes! I clicked the button on the top right) in advanced settings. Hence, all that could be performed is "unchecking" those apps.

    I mucked around a bit with the inbound and outbound rules in the Advanced settings. I was able to block some executable files associated with some of the bloatware apps using the 'program' filter. I could trace their location in the Windows Apps folder using the browse button. For other apps where stubborn leftovers were not found in the Windows Apps folder I had used "properties" and just selected the button to block those.

    I would like to restart all over to see possibly what connections Defender re-establishes with uninstalled apps since the initial Windows install.

    I know restoring Defender to default settings restores the firewall back to factory settings. But what I would like to know is whether the default Windows Defender settings will block connections for leftover remains of apps that were uninstalled or will it re-establish connections to allow connections through the firewall? Yes. I saw both outbound and inbound connections allowed after I uninstalled apps under all three profiles.

    :)
     
    Jaguwaar20, Feb 24, 2021
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  2. How to set Microsoft Photos App as default

    Hello,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
    • In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
    • In the right pane, click on Choose default apps by file type.
    • Set the default App to open .jpg files and check for status.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Feb 24, 2021
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    Hi J.C.Coelho,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 Technical Preview is much appreciated.



    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check whether you are able to make the Calendar as default.

    • Go to Settings.
    • Click on System.
    • Select Default apps from the left pane.
    • Click on Choose default app by protocol at the bottom.
    • Select the Calendar and choose an app.
    Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Annu Singh, Feb 24, 2021
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  4. thename Win User

    How Defender treats deleted apps after restoring default settings

    Firefox not showing up in default apps

    Only because your list contained FF . Same list as in Default apps page. You did not have the problem that is treated in this thread.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I made my desired browser, missing from the list, go into the list by modifying registry entries according to those shown by Kolbicz in blog. You get credit for putting it to our attention.
     
    thename, Feb 24, 2021
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