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  1. ALEX VADANUTA
    Alex Vadanuta Win User

    Potentially unwanted app found. What does that mean and what can I do?


    Potentially unwanted app found. What does that mean and what can I do?

    :)
     
    Alex Vadanuta, Jan 12, 2023
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  2. LAHOLLYWOOD
    LAHollywood Win User

    Potentially Unwanted App Found (Not)

    Yesterday, I got a notification for a Potentially Unwanted App Found. I briefly went through the steps to find the app, but I got nowhere.

    Today, I received another notification so I took the time to research the entire paradigm for discovering the app. I opened Windows Security from the notification. I next went to App and Browser Control. However, there is no [Review] box under Reputation-based Protection. (All the settings in this section are set to Default).

    There must be something that is activating the notification, but nothing is showing up either on Microsoft or Malware Fighter. Any assistance would be appreciated as this is already becoming annoying. I am running Version 21H1 (OS Build 19043.1826).
     
    LAHollywood, Jan 12, 2023
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Potentially unwanted apps will now be blocked by default in Windows

    Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...b-a17e0ab6289e

    Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender PUA Protection in Windows 10

    Turn On or Off Potentially Unwanted App Protection in Microsoft Edge
     
    Brink, Jan 12, 2023
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  4. SIDECAR BOB
    Sidecar Bob Win User

    Potentially unwanted app found. What does that mean and what can I do?

    Potentially unwanted apps will now be blocked by default in Windows

    Would that it were that simple. Here's what I see in App & browser control

    Potentially unwanted app found. What does that mean and what can I do? [​IMG]


    And when I click Review

    Potentially unwanted app found. What does that mean and what can I do? [​IMG]


    As you can see, it doesn't show the name of the app it wants to block.
     
    Sidecar Bob, Jan 12, 2023
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