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Windows Defender Detects Safe file as Virus

Anonymous
2020-12-18T09:47:40+00:00

My computer recognizes virus-free files as viruses, Why does she do this?

please help

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T12:43:36+00:00

    If they are keygens then they fall into the category of PUP/PUA (potentially unwanted program/application) and many anti-viruses will flag them. If you wish to proceed with using them, then you'll have to allow them in whatever antivirus you are using.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T12:26:06+00:00

    1- windows security

    2 - app virus

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T10:22:11+00:00

    Hi Ilia

    I am Dave, an Independent Advisor, I will help you with this . . .

    1

    Do you use Windows Security (Defender) on your PC, or do you use a 3rd party Anti-virus?

    2

    Where are those files located on your PC that are being flagged as malware?

    3

    Are you completely sure the files are virus free and if so, have you tried adding those files or their parent folder to the exclusion list in Defender, so those files are not scanned and flagged?

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T10:03:44+00:00

    What antivirus are you using and what virus are the files being detected as? Give as much detail as possible.

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