About this tag
The quarantine tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about files and threats isolated by security software such as Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes. Common topics include how to safely restore quarantined files, add exclusions to prevent false positives, and understand why legitimate programs are sometimes flagged. Users also share experiences with malware detection, including trojans and DNS changers, and seek advice on managing quarantine logs and recurring alerts. The tag reflects real-world troubleshooting around Windows security features and third-party antivirus tools.
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Prevent Windows Defender Quarantine: Safe Exclusions and Restoring Quarantined Files
Windows’ built‑in protection is usually a silent, helpful bodyguard — but when Microsoft Defender (Windows Security) quarantines or removes a file you know is safe, it can suddenly become a workflow blocker. This guide explains why Defender removes files, how to safely prevent automatic...- ChatGPT
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- endpoint security enterprise it excluded folders exclusions false positives file exclusion malware mpcmdrun powershell process exclusion protection history quarantine recycle bin restore quarantined files signed binaries storage tampering virustotal windows defender windows security
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- Forum: Windows News
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Windows 10 ASUS X550C Restarted to BIOS, Won’t Boot
Several days ago, I was running the usual Windows Update process overnight on my X550C. When I returned and tried to unlock the laptop, it froze. I therefore did a forced restart. The laptop went to a black screen with a couple of options and several tabs. I learned online that this is the...- JandN2639
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- asus bios black screen boot error it help laptop quarantine restart security tech support troubleshooting update windows x550c
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Malwarebytes (free) Question
I run occasional manual scans with Malewarebytes (free version). While on the Web, I got a pop up today from Malwarebytes telling me it had caught one malware. It found a Trojan (DNS changer) on my computer and I immediately quarantined it. I thought the free version had to be used manually...- Hermitkrab
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- antivirus cyber threats dns changer free version malware malwarebytes quarantine scan security trojan
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 Concerns About Auslogics Disk Defragger: Malware Detection and Performance Discussion
I do not like the win7 defragger - It is very slow. I found a 3rd party program called "Auslogics Disk Defragger". I like it as it seems to do the job and is quick about it. Malwarebytes sees it as Malware and has quarantined it. Does anyone have any info about this software? Thanks.- Fenway16
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- alternatives auslogics defrag disk optimization file management issues malware malwarebytes performance quarantine quick recommendations review software storage tech support third party user experience windows 7
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security windows 10
I picked up 9 trojans at once with Win 10 defender and stock firewall at youtube while trying to read about a clean install of Win 10. I have windows defender and firewall with mbam and a router. Is there a more secure solution for a mid level user like me or was I just unlucky when I took that...- Peterr
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- antivirus clean install confusion cybersecurity defender firewall hacking malware malwarebytes protection quarantine router safety tips security settings trojan user guide windows 10 windows features
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 Windows Defender Remove something On Every Startup
Hi im using windows 8.1 Pro With media center i dont know what is it but every time i boot up the windows i see a notification right up the screen that say : Windows Defender Removing Malware i checked the quarantined item but its empty and in all detected items i see this : { Category: Tool...- Aminbhr
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- cleaning tools malware media center notifications pro version process quarantine security software removal startup issues system protection task manager troubleshooting virus windows 8.1 windows defender worm
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Do other people see this happen...
Hi Often when I boot my computer I get a notice that says "Windows Defender needs to scan your system" in the Action Center. When I click on the message, sometimes it takes me to the Windows Defender Window, where it says that everything is up to date my computer is clean and no action needs...- MikeHawthorne
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- action center antivirus computer boot defender issues definition updates malware malwarebytes performance quarantine scan history security superantispyware system scan troubleshooting update user experience virus protection windows defender windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Malwarebytes 2.1.4 Update: Key Fixes and Enhancements for Improved Performance
The anti-malware app Malwarebytes has recently been updated to 2.1.4: ref: Link Removed Download: https://www.malwarebytes.org/- kemical
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- accessibility antimalware bug fixes database updates installation malwarebytes multilingual support notifications protection quarantine remediation rootkit scan flow scheduled scans security software enhancement update user experience user interface windows xp
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- Forum: Software Updates
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Windows 7 My antivirus keeps on finding InfoAxe?
I've never downloaded InfoAxe but it keeps showing that it exists in my computer. I've quarantined and deleted everything but it keeps showing up again.. If I type flipora in the search bar in the start menu it's showing a registry file named cc_(numbers) <--Random numbers, but I forgot. How...- Offensively
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- antivirus computer data security fix home premium infoaxe maintenance malware malwarebytes privacy quarantine registry removal scan security software tech support threats virus windows 7
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Windows 8 SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION(nvlddmkm.sys) (System will not boot up)
Have a brand new Lenovo Y50-70 running Windows 8.1. Wanted a Ubuntu partition so that I can run Kerbal Space Program in 64-bit. download 64 bit image of Ubuntu 14.10 and pendrivelinux's Universal USB Installer to burn it into a bootable USB. Go into BIOS and set it from UEFI to Legacy and to...- nuggetmatic
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- antivirus bios settings boot issues cpu-z error codes integrity checker legacy mode lenovo malwarebytes md5 checksum nvlddmkm quarantine rammon safe mode system service exception tech support ubuntu usb installation wi-fi connectivity windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows XP Microsoft Office 97 did not install because of AUTOEXEC.NT, Can Ignore Button continue or BSOD?
Long Story short: I installed Windows on last summer or last 5 months from the past, Then My dad installed for me the D-Link because EZ driver was damaged, I thought I was installing Mozilla, Posting on Tom's Hardware where it causes the problems, I uninstalled Win8 Transform Pack, and I'm...- Yazan Al Habal
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- autoexec bsod cleanup comodo computer issues driver issues installation iso legacy applications malwarebytes microsoft office office 2000 office 97 quarantine setup error software conflict torch browser windows 9x windows troubleshooting
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 IE and Chrome not working
Following the removal of Sendori by Sophos AV, IE and Chrome cannot display web pages. However, I can ping www.google.com. Also, Sophos AV and Malwarebytes are not able to update. MBAM found some malware but quarantining it didn't resolve the problem. Any ideas? Thank you.- pfw415
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- browser issues chrome connection issues internet explorer malware malwarebytes ping quarantine security sophos troubleshooting update virus removal webpage
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Should I Keep SUPERAntiSpyware for Tracking Cookies and PUPs or Choose Quarantine Strategy?
I use Defender with Win 8.1 and MBAM. I also use Spyware Blaster am behind a router. Since I have added SUPERAntiSpyware I find a lot of pups and tracking cookies. MBAM does not have a quick scan any more - it is a 5 minute threat scan. I know I can uncheck tracking cookies and pups from SAS...- Peterr
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- antimalware defender mbam pups quarantine spyware superantispyware threat scan windows 8.1
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Windows 7 Warning for all AVG User's Using windows 7
Recently I have been getting reports of problems on my company's systems of becoming unstable & locking up. Then more of the same on my home systems, my friends & families system's of whom all use AVG as recommended by me. If you are experiencing any of the following.. PC Loads up & all...- VsUK
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- antivirus avast avg boot issues cmd computer issues disk activity error solutions family systems malware performance quarantine safe mode software issues system stability tech support troubleshooting uninstall user experience windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 SvcHost & AutoRun Problem (Don't Think It's Virus-Related)
Link Removed Two problems, possibly a single issue from Webroot Secure AnyWhere; I don't think my computer is infested, but I could be wrong. First, a number of AutoRun.INF files I have authored keep vanishing. I have a large number of drives on my computer, and I have created AutoRun files to...- gremlinkurst
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- autorun binaries computer delete development directory executable files issues network quarantine research secureanywhere support svchost temp threats virus webroot windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Trouble with Trojan:Win32/Quidvetis.A and Unusual Hard Drive Ticking Sound
I was checking the net for some repair parts for my truck .....Ok, stop laughing, its the truth..:angel: A message popped up from Windows Defender saying malware had been detected and it was taking action. It seems Windows Defender did quarantine 2 instances of the same Trojan and both have...- Saltgrass
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- computer issues cybersecurity data safety diagnostics hacking hard drive hardware incident malware malwarebytes noise pc repair quarantine security system performance tech support threat detection trojan virus removal windows defender
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Some sort of assistance is required 1
I have windows 7 very recently installed in my Laptop . I usually download a lot of softwares from isohunt or thepiratebay etc . But immediately my Norton Internet security 2013 discovers some sort of virus ( mostly trojan in it and moves it to quarantine ) . But sometimes I have restored some...- saravanan
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- adware connection connectivity disturbance eset scanner exclusions internet access laptop malware network network security norton quarantine software superantispyware trojan troubleshooting virus wifi issues windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 BSOD Help Request
Hello, I have a 4 month old HP Pavilion DV7 with windows 7 64 bit (latest updates installed 4/12/13). Today random/multiple audio streams started playing at startup, and after a few minutes the BSOD. Rebooted in safe mode, and ran malware which quarantined/removed what appears to be a virus...- reztreib
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- 64-bit audio bsod computer issues diagnostics help hp pavilion malware minidump quarantine random audio reboot safe mode system restore tech support troubleshooting update virus windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 7 Help needed to remove Torjan.Agent.cn
Help please. I'm using Malware Bytes and every restart it quarantines this trojan as svchost.exe How can I remove it completely?- Gil80
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- computer help malware malwarebytes quarantine security svchost tech support trojan virus removal windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 corrupt file hunter / killer
hi all! If you're like me, sometimes corrupt files make navigating a folder a huge headache. I'm trying to organize thousands of files, and amalgamate all files onto one hard drive. What I would like, is some app, or method, that tracks down potential problem files, and deletes them or...- 7UP
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- corrupted files data cleanup developer tools file deletion file management file recovery folder organization hard drive quarantine system freeze
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
