flagged

The 'flagged' tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions where Windows security features, such as Windows Defender or SmartScreen, identify software or files as potentially unwanted or malicious. In one example, users report that Windows 11 Pro repeatedly flags the legitimate Tile App as a virus or potentially unwanted software, with no straightforward way to suppress the warning. These threads typically involve troubleshooting false positive detections, understanding how Windows flags applications, and seeking methods to manage or override security alerts without compromising system safety.