Windows 10: Windows Defender can't delete a Potentially Unwanted App

Discus and support Windows Defender can't delete a Potentially Unwanted App in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Previous answers says to open Windows Defender Scans Folder but I cannot get access. It says it is SYSYEM only and will not give me full access? How do... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Martynjm53, Jun 26, 2024.

  1. MARTYNJM53
    Martynjm53 Win User

    Windows Defender can't delete a Potentially Unwanted App


    Previous answers says to open Windows Defender Scans Folder but I cannot get access. It says it is SYSYEM only and will not give me full access? How do I get access to WD History as I keep getting the Potentially Unwanted App warning in Defender!!!

    :)
     
    Martynjm53, Jun 26, 2024
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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, Jun 26, 2024
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  3. 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, Jun 26, 2024
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  4. QUEXOS
    Quexos Win User

    Windows Defender can't delete a Potentially Unwanted App

    Potentially unwanted apps will now be blocked by default in Windows  

    Potentially unwanted apps = System Restore, Defender, Edge, Skype, Candy Crush, Cortana, Windows Maps, News, etc. etc. etc.

    Something tells me none of these will not be "blocked".
     
    Quexos, Jun 26, 2024
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