Windows 10: I get the "Windows Protected Your PC message" , Is my computer really at risk ?

Discus and support I get the "Windows Protected Your PC message" , Is my computer really at risk ? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I downloaded iperf2 from this link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/iperf2/files/After double clicking on it, I got the following message: I ran it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Sam_zia, Jan 9, 2023.

  1. SAM_ZIA
    Sam_zia Win User

    I get the "Windows Protected Your PC message" , Is my computer really at risk ?


    I downloaded iperf2 from this link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/iperf2/files/After double clicking on it, I got the following message: I ran it and then decided to scan it with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender detected nothing. 0 threats found ... Why did I receive this message ? and is my computer at risk ?here is the virustotal.com's results: Am I at risk ?

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    Sam_zia, Jan 9, 2023
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  2. REYMICHAEL ROS
    Reymichael Ros Win User

    Windows Defender message "PC status: At risk"

    Hi,

    We suggest you to click this
    link    , check the post of Le Boule and follow the instructions given regarding PC status is still at risk.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Reymichael Ros, Jan 9, 2023
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  3. LE BOULE
    Le Boule Win User
    Windows defender says my PC is at risk.

    Does it tell you why it is at risk? Typically, this message may
    indicate the program has not been updated.

    Have you attempted to manually update Windows Defender?

    Any other issues?

    Suggest you review the following - - -

    Sounds like you possibly have another security program installed or there may be remnants of such a program you previously
    used that are still on the computer and are interfering with Windows Defender.

    Protect your PC - Microsoft Support

    On Windows 8.1/10 when a third party antimalware program (such as McAfee, Norton, etc) is installed the Windows Defender (WD) program is disabled.

    If you wish to use WD on Win 8.1/10 you should ensure that any third party antimalware program that may be on the computer (or was previously on the computer before it was upgraded
    to Win 10) has been uninstalled. It is recommended that you also run the appropriate software removal tool for the third party program(s) and then reboot the computer. See List of
    anti-malware product removal tools

    WD should then be enabled and working properly though you might need to restart WD in Security Service/Action Center.


    See http://www.howtogeek.com/220232/how-to-use-the-built-in-windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-10/
    Good article but ignore the ads!

    And see Configure Windows Defender in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10

    If you cannot resolve the issue suggest you post back in this thread and provide additional information.

    Good luck…
     
    Le Boule, Jan 9, 2023
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  4. PEDRO M
    Pedro M Win User

    I get the "Windows Protected Your PC message" , Is my computer really at risk ?

    Pedro M, Jan 9, 2023
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