Windows 10: Windows Security saying there's a threat but I can't start actions

Discus and support Windows Security saying there's a threat but I can't start actions in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; it looks like this and when I click "start actions" it doesn't do anything I just did a scan and it's still therewads... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tactical Idiocy, Jul 27, 2023.

  1. Windows Security saying there's a threat but I can't start actions


    it looks like this and when I click "start actions" it doesn't do anything I just did a scan and it's still therewads

    :)
     
    Tactical Idiocy, Jul 27, 2023
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  2. Current Threats found but cannot Start Actions!

    "Current Threats found but cannot Start Actions!" Windows Security recognizes a threat after running a full scan and suggests to "Start Actions". However, when I select the button, no options appear to handle the threat! Is this a dead-end situation? Is there nothing else to do?

    I suspect it may be a crypto mining app (PUA). The computer has been locking up at random times, so for me, this is no minor issue, but I cannot find a solution how to remove the malicious unwanted app from running or executing itself in the background.

    What further steps or actions can I take to remove this unwanted app?

    /s/
     
    Stefan A. Schoellmann, Jul 27, 2023
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  3. zebal Win User
    Windows Defender/Security - no option to "Allow" potential threats?

    If you want to control what does defender do to threats you can do it trough GPO in the following location:

    Computer configuration\Administrative templates\Windows components\Microsoft defender antivirus\Threats
    Here configure option:
    Specify threats upon which default action should not be taken when detected

    Threats are categorized by level, you assign default action per threat level.

    EDIT:
    Btw. to open GPO (Local Group Policy) follow these steps:

    1. click on start button
    2. type: gpedit.msc
    3. right click on gpedit.msc and run as Administrator
     
    zebal, Jul 27, 2023
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  4. MesPia Win User

    Windows Security saying there's a threat but I can't start actions

    Windows Security - How to set default threat action to Remove

    When a notification of a threat appears, I launch the Windows Security application. If I click the down-arrow on each of the threats shown, the default action is to Quarantine. So, I have to click Remote on each one before clicking Start Actions. Is there a way to set the default action to Remove, so I can just click the Start Actions button to remove the threats from my computer?
     
    MesPia, Jul 27, 2023
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