Windows 10: Security warnings about potential threats

Discus and support Security warnings about potential threats in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have recently been getting warnings about files that are part of a backup set for another device (a Windows tablet). How do I get this device... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by DR Lambert, Oct 5, 2019.

  1. DR LAMBERT
    DR Lambert Win User

    Security warnings about potential threats


    I have recently been getting warnings about files that are part of a backup set for another device (a Windows tablet). How do I get this device (desktop) to stop scanning backup set files for another device?


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    :)
     
    DR Lambert, Oct 5, 2019
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Virus and Threat Protection Warnings

    Hi Penelope_AV

    ETD_GetSMART.exe is HP Software and it is safe, that software is designed to check your hard drive for imminent failure and warn you

    You can add that to the list of safe files in Controlled Folder Access to get rid of this warning

    Open Windows Defender Security Center

    Go to Virus & threat protection - Virus & threat protection settings

    Scroll down to Controlled folder access

    From there, you can add an app to the list of safe or allowed apps to prevent them from being blocked

    ETD_GetSMART.exe is located in the following folder:

    C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Support Framework\Resources\HPActiveHealth\Executable Agent Data\_Shared\DiskCheck\
     
    DaveM121, Oct 5, 2019
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  3. ROSEMARYHODGES
    RosemaryHodges Win User
    Potential Threats on pc?

    Defender did a quick scan and said I had a potential threat to my pc? What does that mean and what should I do about it, does anyone have any suggestions?
     
    RosemaryHodges, Oct 5, 2019
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  4. ROSEMARYHODGES
    RosemaryHodges Win User

    Security warnings about potential threats

    Potential Threats on pc?

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    Defender did a quick scan and said I had a potential threat to my pc? What does that mean and what should I do about it, does anyone have any suggestions?
     
    RosemaryHodges, Oct 5, 2019
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