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Block Unwanted Programs with Windows Defender in Windows 10 [How To]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows Defender is a decent antivirus software, and although it’s not the best on the market, it will still do a decent job in protecting your computer. Windows Defender can do a lot of things, and if you’re planning to use Windows Defender to block potentially unwanted programs, today we’re going to show you how to do it.
Windows Defender already has an option to block potentially unwanted programs on Windows 10, but this feature has been available exclusively to Enterprise users. However, if you don’t own an Enterprise version and you want to block potentially unwanted programs, follow the instructions from this article.
How to Block Bundleware Using Windows Defender in Windows 10
Potentially unwanted programs also known as bundleware are those programs that install themselves with other software, and in most cases you won’t even know that these programs are installed. Although they are usually not harmful they will use your space and resources, and that’s not something that you want. So if you wish to protect your computer from potentially unwanted programs, this is what you need to do.
As you can see, enabling protection from potentially unwanted programs isn’t hard as you thought, however, we advise you that you modify registry carefully.
Microsoft believes thatWindows Defender is the right security softwareto keep you safe while using Windows 10, and that you don’t need to install any other third-party program. But tests have showed thatsome third-party antivirus programsare indeed better solution than Windows Defender, so we’ll leave this choice to you.
In case you chose Windows Defender as your primary system security, and you have some problems with it, check outthis article, it might be helpful.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
