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How can i check what file was quarantined?

Anonymous
2024-09-23T09:20:52+00:00

So i got a message that my windows defender found something and put it in quarantine.

But when i wanted to see which file it was and everything i got a pop up message that asked me if i want to allow windows defence sistem (verified publisher: Microsoft Windows) to make changes to my computer.

I dont know what kind of changes it mean so i didn’t click yes. But i just want to know how i can view the file that was quarantined.

Thanks to anyone who can help

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  1. DaveM121 872.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-09-23T09:54:56+00:00

    Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    When you try to access Defender, if oyu are asked if you want to allow it to make changes to your PC, select Yes, that is just a user account control setting that causes apps on your PC to ask that question.

    In Defender in the Defender History section, you should be able to see a list indicating what malware was found on your PC, which would include the name and location of the file.

    If not, boot your PC into Safe Mode, then in File Explorer, go to this folder and you will find any file(s) that have been quarantined.

    C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Quarantine

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  1. DaveM121 (2) 13,700 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-09-23T13:11:46+00:00

    Files in the Quarantine can do not harm on your PC and Defender will automatically remove them after some tie when it is cleaning up, or you can manually delete that file from the Quarantine folder if you wish.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-23T13:09:16+00:00

    Hello,

    thank you very much i figured it out. (i just clicked yes and i got the information)

    Now i'm just wondering if it's ok for me to leave it in the quarantine or do i delete it?

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