Windows 10: How do I remove a PUA detected by Windows Defender?

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  1. MITCHELLROTH
    Mitchellroth Win User

    How do I remove a PUA detected by Windows Defender?


    Windows Defender identified a PUA but does not offer me a way to either remove or quarantine.

    :)
     
    Mitchellroth, Apr 16, 2024
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Apr 16, 2024
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    PUA not deleted or quarantined by Windows Defender

    HI, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    A PUA is not actually malware, it is an application on your PC that Defender deems to be possibly unsafe.

    Please provide a screenshot of the history list in Defender showing the PUA's it has found on your PC.
     
    DaveM121, Apr 16, 2024
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  4. ANDRETEN
    AndreTen Win User

    How do I remove a PUA detected by Windows Defender?

    Windows Defender blocking PUA?

    - Notifications. same as other WD notifications (PUA at the beginning of the message)
    - False positives: hard to tell. Have none in a month or so (non PUA detections)
    - PUA blocking is only for file transfers. Nothing to do with ads themselves (only ad injection).

    From MS doc:
    Read more: MS docs: Detect and block potentially unwanted applications
     
    AndreTen, Apr 16, 2024
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