Windows 10: stop defender from auto deleting files

Discus and support stop defender from auto deleting files in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; How do I make defender ask before deleting files it thinks are viruses? I have some files that I know are good. I have been using them for years.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by cbotari, May 27, 2020.

  1. cbotari Win User

    stop defender from auto deleting files


    How do I make defender ask before deleting files it thinks are viruses? I have some files that I know are good. I have been using them for years. Defender keeps deleting them without asking me.

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    cbotari, May 27, 2020
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  2. Delete auto suggestions

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the issue description you are wiling to delete Auto suggestion of previous search suggestions on Internet Explorer. I would suggest you to try the steps provided below and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    • Open Internet Explorer.
    • Click on Tools (Ring) icon at the right top.
    • Click on the Advanced tab then scroll down to Enable Suggested Sites and uncheck the box to turn it off then click Ok.

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    • Close Internet Explorer and restart it and see if it brings any difference.

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with the information required, current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, May 27, 2020
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  3. Johan45 Win User
    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, May 27, 2020
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  4. ALN
    ALN Win User

    stop defender from auto deleting files

    Windows10 File History Stopped Backing Up

    Steve. Thanks for the info! Since re-setting the Options in FH seems to have fixed it, I plan to leave well enough alone. But will definitely try your suggestion if it quits working again.

    On a more general question: Is there a better Auto Backup application than File History? I don't care about historical versions of any files - only current version in case my hard drive fails. I prefer it to be on my external hard drive (not cloud), and free is always good!
     
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