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The defender quarantine tag covers discussions about files being removed or hidden by Microsoft Defender antivirus actions in Windows 11. Common themes include files disappearing after Defender scans, automatic cleanup, or Windows updates, often confused with Storage Sense or OneDrive behavior. Users seek to identify whether Defender quarantine is the cause, recover quarantined files, and prevent future surprises. The tag focuses on troubleshooting Defender's quarantine feature, understanding its interaction with other Windows services, and practical steps to manage or disable quarantine actions safely.
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    Why Files Disappear in Windows 11: Storage Sense OneDrive and Defender

    If your files have gone missing after an automatic cleanup, a Defender scan, or a recent Windows update, the culprit is almost always one of three things—Windows’ built‑in Storage Sense, cloud sync behavior (OneDrive Files On‑Demand and Known Folder Move), or an antivirus/quarantine...
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