The feature is known as Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA) blocking. Once enabled, it can detect and block low-reputation apps that may cause unexpected behaviors on Windows 10, such as poorly designed apps or apps designed to cause harm. In this guide, you will learn the steps to enable (or disable) the protection against potentially unwanted apps using the Windows Security app on Windows 10.
Enable potentially unwanted apps blocking on Windows 10 View blocked potentially unwanted apps history on Windows 10 Disable potentially unwanted apps blocking on Windows 10
Enable potentially unwanted apps blocking on Windows 10
To block potentially unwanted apps on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will monitor and block apps with a bad reputation and those that might cause unexpected behaviors, such as poorly code apps, adware, cryptocurrency miners, and more. Enable potentially unwanted apps on Windows 10
View blocked potentially unwanted apps history on Windows 10
To view blocked malicious apps history, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you’ll be able to see the apps that the antivirus has blocked using the protection feature. Reputation-based protection settings PUA protection history option PUA protection history
Disable potentially unwanted apps blocking on Windows 10
To prevent Windows 10 from blocking potentially unwanted apps, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, PUA protection will disable from Windows 10. Reputation-based protection settings Disable potentially unwanted apps on Windows 10 Alongside the ability to block malicious and poorly coded apps with Windows Security, Microsoft Edge also include a similar feature that you can enable from the privacy and services settings. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
