Windows 10: Virus or Potentially unwanted software

Discus and support Virus or Potentially unwanted software in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I don't know what happened all the apps that i download on PC is not working, when I click on them they show up this message "Operation did not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Miracle Diaz, Nov 17, 2023.

  1. MIRACLE DIAZ
    Miracle Diaz Win User

    Virus or Potentially unwanted software


    I don't know what happened all the apps that i download on PC is not working, when I click on them they show up this message "Operation did not complete successfully because the file contains a virus or potentially unwanted software" so how can I get my apps back

    :)
     
    Miracle Diaz, Nov 17, 2023
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Windows Security shows "Potentially unwanted app found" but nothing appears on Protection history

    Hi EtherealDarkFlame

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    A PUA (potentially unwanted app) is not a virus r malware, it is just a piece of software installed on your PC that Defender deems to be unwanted, or software that has a bad reputation.

    Is there any indication in Defender what software it is listing as a PUA?
     
    DaveM121, Nov 17, 2023
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  3. GHOT
    Ghot Win User
    Potentially Unwanted App Found (Not)

    Ok... 1. a PUA (Potentially Unwanted App), is usually not dangerous, it's just unwanted. 2. You should probably use Malwarebytes rather than Malware Fighter. Malwarebytes has a long standing, good reputation... and it works. Free Antivirus 2023 | Download Free Antivirus & Virus Scan | 100% Free & Easy Install Another option is the ESET online scanner. Run the ONE-TIME SCAN, found here... Free Virus Scan | Online Virus Scan from ESET | ESET Either one of these should take care of your problem. I've never heard of Malware Fighter, and it doesn't show up on any of the comparisons. Run
     
    Ghot, Nov 17, 2023
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Virus or Potentially unwanted software

    Jsssssssss, Nov 17, 2023
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