Windows 10: Windows Defender download warning

Discus and support Windows Defender download warning in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have encountered a curious thing regarding downloading some files, i.e. on one PC torrent client downloads were flagged as potentially unwanted or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Sharpman85, Mar 28, 2021.

  1. /U/SHARPMAN85
    /u/Sharpman85 Win User

    Windows Defender download warning


    I have encountered a curious thing regarding downloading some files, i.e. on one PC torrent client downloads were flagged as potentially unwanted or malicious (I don’t remember exactly) while on another the warning was not displayed. Both ran on 20H2 and Edge, but it was a 2-3 week time span so some update might have changed. Is it some kind of heuristics? Those were secure sites but as I do not use software like that in general I’m curious why it behaved like that.

    Edit: the second PC is a fresh installation fully up to date.

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    /u/Sharpman85, Mar 28, 2021
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  2. KURSAH
    Kursah Win User

    According to Windows Defender DDU has Malware in it.

    Add DDU to the exclusion list either from there or the settings for Defender. Then you'll be fine. I've used DDU for years, and as-long-as you downloaded it from a reputable source you should be fine. If they offer MD5 hash checks that might be worth doing to make sure though if you're concerned your version is malicious.

    https://www.google.com/webhp?source...&ie=UTF-8#q=Windows+Defender+how+to+whitelist

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Kursah, Mar 28, 2021
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  3. JAUNE BEL
    Jaune Bel Win User
    Windows Defender Security Center Battery warning

    What you're encountering right now is a known issue. Some users has reported this issue on this

    thread    . We suggest that you post a feedback using the Feedback Hub
    app. Follow the steps to access and use the app:

    • Click the Start button, type Feedback Hub.
    • Click the Feedback Hub app.
    • Sign in using your Microsoft account.

    You can also download it from the Windows App Store by searching Feedback Hub.

    Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
     
    Jaune Bel, Mar 28, 2021
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  4. EDOUARDLESLY1
    edouardlesly1 Win User

    Windows Defender download warning

    Windows Defender Blocking Installations of Downloaded Apps

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    edouardlesly1, Mar 28, 2021
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