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Roots Magic is a genealogy software program that some Windows 10 users have reported being blocked by Windows Defender. In a forum thread, a user described being unable to enter data or close the program without using Task Manager unless Defender was disabled. The same issue occurred with another family history program, suggesting a broader compatibility problem with Defender's real-time protection. Users seeking to continue using Roots Magic may need to adjust Windows Defender settings, such as adding exclusions for the program, to prevent interference while maintaining security.
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    Windows 10 Windows Defender blocking programs

    I use a long established family history recording program but can no longer enter data or shut down without using Task Manager, unless I disable Defender. To see if the problem was my program I installed the free Roots Magic program and tried to enter data, but again I could not until I disabled...
    • mike21
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    • antivirus blocking data entry defender family history program issues roots magic settings task manager windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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