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Rascdftghvjh
Jul 06, 2026Brass Contributor
Windows Defender Blocking a Legitimate App Without Asking
I have a legitimate application that I use regularly, but Windows 11 Defender keeps blocking it without any warning or prompt. This automatic blocking occurs even though the app is safe and trusted, ...
Robert_Shepard
Jul 08, 2026Iron Contributor
Go to "Virus & threat protection" and toggle off "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen" to disable it.