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Accidentally allowed a threat on Windows Defender. How do I undo this?

Anonymous
2019-12-19T16:04:10+00:00

Hi there.

I accidentally clicked Allow when trying to deal with a threat on my Windows Security menu, and I cannot find a way to undo this action. I have tried going to my protection history, but it appears to not provide me with any options, it simply reports "This threat or app has been allowed and will not be remediated in the future." There is nothing I can click on, and seemingly no way to restore the status of this as a threat.

What can I do to resolve this?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. DaveM121 884.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-12-19T16:17:58+00:00

    Hi Hoeloe

    Can you please check to see if you have this option:

    Open Windows Defender Security Center

    Click Virus & threat protection and then Threat history

    Under Allowed threats, click 'See full history'

    Do you have the option to click 'Remove' on that item?

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