Windows 10: Installed an Updated Version of Application and Defender Wanted to Block It

Windows 10 ProVersion 22H2 OS Build 19045.4892I installed an updated version of an application I have been using for years and when I started it got a popup:I clicked on the link in the popup and got:Windows help and learning microsoft.comNothing about letting an app through a firewall.Any idea why the process was flagged? I don't ever recall getting that message when installing or updating any other communications applications including prior versions of this one.As a side note isn't any process running over the internet using a public network?Second side note -- how does Windows Defende

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blocked applications

Hi Eileen,

Windows Defender or another antivirus software will sometimes block a certain app or file from running or being installed. With this, you can check the
quarantine section of the antivirus program you are using to see which program is being blocked. To better assist you, we need the answers to the following questions:

• What is the exact error message did you receive after launching or running the app?
• Which antivirus program are you using?

In the meantime, we suggest disabling the Windows Defender SmartScreen and see if the app will run. To do this, simply follow the steps below:

• Type Windows Defender on the search box and click on the first option.
• On the left side of the window, click on the Window icon (App & browser control).
• On the SmartScreen for Windows
  Store apps column, select Off.

We are looking forward to your response.

 

Defender will not update

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Defender will not update

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