Windows 10: Potentially unwanted application protection - turning on

Discus and support Potentially unwanted application protection - turning on in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I was excited to know more about PUA protection feature in windows. I read it across the few sites.According to this... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by VishalDhaduk, Aug 25, 2021.

  1. VISHALDHADUK
    VishalDhaduk Win User

    Potentially unwanted application protection - turning on


    I was excited to know more about PUA protection feature in windows. I read it across the few sites.According to this https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/manage-updates-baselines-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwideDefender will enable PUA protection by default. But it seems this release is only applicable to Microsoft 365/api users. 1. Do anyone know if this will be enabled for home users as well?2. where can I find release patch or version for windows home users?

    :)
     
    VishalDhaduk, Aug 25, 2021
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  2. 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, Aug 25, 2021
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Microsoft protecting users from PUA in Microsoft Edge

    Source: Protecting users from potentially unwanted applications in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Edge Blog


    Latest Microsoft Edge released for Windows

    How to Turn On or Off Potentially Unwanted App (PUA) Protection in Microsoft Edge Chromium




     
    Brink, Aug 25, 2021
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  4. NMI
    NMI Win User

    Potentially unwanted application protection - turning on

    Windows 1903. Spyware and Unwanted Software Protection missing.

    A link to the tutorial for enabling the Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA) protection feature in Windows Defender Antivirus has been posted twice in this thread. Have you done that?
     
    NMI, Aug 25, 2021
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