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Block potentially unwanted apps with Microsoft Edge
You can block adware and other potentially unwanted apps with the new version of Microsoft Edge. Go to settings--> Privacy and services. The scroll down to Services and then toggle "Block potentially unwanted apps." https://www.pcworld.com/article/3529675/microsoft-begins-blocking-unwanted-applications-like-adware-and-cryptominers-using-edge.html
Cleaner, faster, safer – Keeping potentially unwanted apps at bay
Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your device to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. In the Windows 10 May 2020 update, Potentially Unwanted App blocking is available to everyone running Windows 10!
Modified Criteria - Stop detecting Torrents as PUA for non-enterprise users
Learn about changes to the way Microsoft Defender will be dealing with torrent software for consumer customers.
App & browser control: Stop security risks before they happen
Set protections against online attacks in App & browser control. If you are using Windows 10 May 2020 Update, please check this video: https://community.windows.com/en-us/videos/app-browser-control-add-protection-and-online-security/4kyb3u8AVpg
Removing virus and unwanted ads
What step should I take to remove virus and unwanted ads on my computer?
App & browser control: Add protection and online security
Use the updated App & browser control settings in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update to configure your Windows Defender SmartScreen. It checks websites and downloads for anything potentially dangerous, such as phishing, malware, viruses, or other online threats. If you are using previous versions of Windows 10, please check this video: https://community.windows.com/en-us/videos/app-browser-control-stop-security-risks-before-they-happen/YFoZOOmn27g
Firewall & network protections: Keep unwanted online traffic out
Check up on your Windows Defender Firewall protection.
Account protection: Set your strongest Windows sign-in
Set a strong sign-in and monitor account security in Account protections.
Windows Security: The dashboard for device protections
Windows Security provides a dashboard into your device's security protections.
See httpS settings & more 👍👍
Another good reason for using Edge Dev, instead of GA... This is exciting❗ BOTH Dev & Canary (GA will have) have this, now. > Settings > Privacy, Search & Services, look down a bit and NOW this 👇 is what we have 👍👍👏 The Auto HTTPS flag IS, still, needed only with Dev, not Canary❗ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Help protect me from malicious sites and downloads with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. ON Block potentially unwanted apps ON Blocks downloads of low-reputation apps that might cause unexpected behaviors. Automatically switch to more secure connections with Automatic HTTPS ON Using HTTPS can help keep your personal info more secure ☑ Switch to HTTPS only on websites likely to support HTTPS Always switch from HTTP to HTTPS (connection errors might occur more often) NB: Canary is now showing this with NO flag... Dev shows same now but STILL only WITH the flag. Cheers, Drew
Protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-your-pc-from-potentially-unwanted...To turn on potentially unwanted app blocking go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection settings. There you'll find a control that lets you turn potentially unwanted app blocking on, and select if you want to block apps, downloads, or both. Why don't I see this?
Block potentially unwanted applications with Microsoft ...
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/detect-block...The potentially unwanted application (PUA) protection feature in Microsoft Defender Antivirus can detect and block PUA on endpoints in your network.
Protect your PC from unwanted software
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-your-pc-from-unwanted-software-074...Microsoft Defender Antivirus tries to block malware before it can infect your device. Potentially unwanted apps (PUA) aren't malware, but they might display advertising, use your PC for cryptomining, or do other things you'd prefer they not do.
Use Microsoft Edge to protect against potentially unwanted ...
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-potentially-unwanted-appsFor a description of the criteria used to classify software as a PUA, see Potentially unwanted application. Protect against PUA with Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge (version 80.0.361.50 or later) blocks PUA downloads and associated resource URLs. You can set up protection by enabling the Block potentially unwanted apps feature in Microsoft Edge.
