Windows 10: Windows Defender preventing apps from running

Discus and support Windows Defender preventing apps from running in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Split from this thread.sometime window defender not running google apps like chrome etc. they show a pop up by message we don't allow this app what's... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Alyanrenee, Apr 14, 2022.

  1. Windows Defender preventing apps from running


    Split from this thread.sometime window defender not running google apps like chrome etc. they show a pop up by message we don't allow this app what's the reason am using window 10 pro

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    Alyanrenee, Apr 14, 2022
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  2. Preventing access to modern app

    Ive been tasked with preventing the children from accessing instagram. I've got it listed in my windows hosts file and internet options/security/restricted site but the windows 10 app is still allowing access. Any suggestions other then deleting app which can just be reinstalled?
     
    FrostyWinnipeg, Apr 14, 2022
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    Installing Apps on Windows 10 Has Windows Defender Finding Malware

    Hi Tommy,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Is this issue specific to third party apps?
    I would suggest you to open Windows defender and add exclusions and check if it helps. Follow the steps to add exclusions in windows Defender.


    • Type Windows defender settings in the search bar and press enter

    • Under Exclusions click on Add Exclusion
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Arul_D, Apr 14, 2022
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  4. Windows Defender preventing apps from running

    Windows defender does not allow for me to unquarantine items

    Hi Michael,

    The Real-time protection feature of Windows
    Defender stops malware from running on your device. It's possible that this feature is preventing the system from restoring/allowing the affected program. If you're sure that the affected program is virus free, we suggest that you disable the
    feature temporarily and try to restore the program. To do this, follow the steps below:

    • Type Windows Defender settings in the search bar and press
      Enter.
    • Under Windows Defender, disable
      Real-time protection by clicking the toggle button.
    • Once you're done, restore the affected file/program and check if the issue persists.

    Also, you can allow a quarantined file/program from the Windows
    Defender desktop app. If you have the app installed on your device, you can follow these steps:

    • Type Windows Defender in the search box, and then select the Desktop app.
    • Under the History tab, click on the check box for the affected file/program.
    • Select Allow item.

    We'll appreciate if you can send us an update.
     
    Darwin Dim, Apr 14, 2022
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