How to fix 'Potentially unwanted app found' message on Windows 10

Remove the app

1. Open Windows Defender.
2. Go to App and browser control.
3. Click 'Review' under Reputation-based protection.
4. Select the most recently listed command to view its details.
5. The 'Affected item' will tell you which app was flagged.
6. Go ahead and uninstall it.

1. How do I get rid of the potentially unwanted app in Windows 10?
2. How do I disable detection of potentially unwanted applications?
3. Should I turn on potentially unwanted app blocking?
4. What are the unwanted apps in Windows 10?
5. How do I fix a potentially unwanted app?
6. How do I run a potentially unwanted program?
7. What is a PUA threat?
8. How do I get rid of Pua virus?
9. How do I turn on reputation based protection?
10. Should I turn on app and browser control?
11. How do I fix Windows Defender SmartScreen?
12. Does Microsoft Edge have virus protection?

How do I get rid of the potentially unwanted app in Windows 10?

How do I turn it on? To turn on potentially unwanted app blocking go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection settings.

How do I disable detection of potentially unwanted applications?

Expand Settings → Antivirus. Click the slider bar next to each setting to either enable or disable it according to your preference: Enable detection of potentially unwanted applications. Enable detection of potentially unsafe applications.

Should I turn on potentially unwanted app blocking?

We recommend that you turn it on, and that you enable both block apps and block downloads. Block apps will detect PUA that you've already downloaded or installed, so if you're using a different browser, or if you got the PUA before turning this on, Windows Security can still help protect you.

What are the unwanted apps in Windows 10?

Here are several unnecessary Windows 10 apps, programs, and bloatware you should remove.
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12 Unnecessary Windows Programs and Apps You Should Uninstall

• QuickTime.
• CCleaner. ...
• Crappy PC Cleaners. ...
• uTorrent. ...
• Adobe Flash Player and Shockwave Player. ...
• Java. ...
• Microsoft Silverlight. ...
• All Toolbars and Junk Browser Extensions.

How do I fix a potentially unwanted app?

Allow Potentially unwanted app to run

1. Open Windows Defender.
2. Go to App & browser control.
3. Click 'Review' under Reputation based protection.
4. Open the dropdown that says 'Low'.
5. You will need to confirm you have admin access to the system to get beyond this point.

How do I run a potentially unwanted program?

You can restore any program that Windows Defender put into Quarantine and potentially unwanted programs are no exception to that.

1. Use Windows-I to open the Settings application.
2. Go to Update & Security > Windows Security.
3. Select "Open Windows Security".
4. Go to Virus & threat protection.
5. Click on "Threat history".

What is a PUA threat?

A potentially unwanted program (PUP) or potentially unwanted application (PUA) is software that a user may perceive as unwanted. It is used as a subjective tagging criterion by security and parental control products. Such software may use an implementation that can compromise privacy or weaken the computer's security.

How do I get rid of Pua virus?

How to remove PUA. InstallIQ Adware (Virus Removal Guide)

1. STEP 1: Use Malwarebytes to remove PUA. InstallIQ Adware.
2. STEP 2: Use HitmanPro to Scan for Malware and Unwanted Programs.
3. STEP 3: Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit.
4. STEP 4: Reset your browser to default settings.

How do I turn on reputation based protection?

Launch Settings by Win + X > Settings. Now, select Updates & Security > Windows Security > Open Windows Security. Click on Reputation-based protection settings from the Reputation-based protection section. Finally, use the toggle to enable or disable Potentially unwanted app blocking.

Should I turn on app and browser control?

App & browser control in Windows Security provides the settings for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which helps protect your device from potentially dangerous apps, files, websites, and downloads. So technically speaking it should be turn on.

How do I fix Windows Defender SmartScreen?

Navigate to Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center. Expand the “Security” section, locate Windows SmartScreen in the list, and click “Change settings” under it. You can then choose what Windows does with unrecognized programs.

Does Microsoft Edge have virus protection?

Microsoft Edge doesn't support any web-based antivirus as of the moment and we would appreciate if you will send this concern to Feedback hub in your Windows 10 so that we could raise this to our team. Let us know if you need further assistance.