About this tag
The whitelist tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about allowing specific drivers, websites, or applications through Windows security features. Topics include whitelisting drivers blocked by Windows Security, adding websites to allowed lists, configuring Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access to whitelist trusted programs, and managing Windows Firewall whitelists to prevent unwanted notifications. Users also seek guidance on whitelisting processes in PowerShell-based virus detectors and parental control setups. The tag reflects common troubleshooting scenarios where users need to bypass security restrictions for legitimate software while maintaining system protection.
  1. C

    Windows 11 Windows Security is preventing a driver from loading on your device

    Hi to all!! I've installed motherboard software but windows11, when i launch this software , display this message: i've not found instruction for whitelist it.. Disable memory check it's only solution?! Thank to all in advance
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    How to whitelist a website in windows ?

    How to whitelist a website in windows ?
  3. kemical

    Windows 10 Turn on anti-ransomware features in (Build 1709) Fall Creators Update

    A new setting which stops ransomware from taking control of your folders has been added to the Fall Creator update. This is accessed using Windows Defender and won't work with third party security applications. To turn it on follow my screenshots below: Click the arrowed setting: Simply...
    • kemical
    • Tutorial
    • build 1709 fall creators feature updates folders performance privacy ransomware security settings system protection tech support update user guide whitelist windows defender windows features
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  4. Neemobeer

    Windows 10 Windows 10 Powershell based virus detector

    Here's a neat script I put together today. If added as a scheduled task it will loop and monitor running processes. The only thing needed is to sign up for an account on virustotal.com to get an API key then replace the F's with your api key Function Get-ProcessReport([string]$FilePath...
    • Neemobeer
    • Thread
    • antivirus api keys automation blacklist configuration hashing logging malware notifications powershell process monitoring scripting security task scheduler unsigned processes virus detection virustotal whitelist windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  5. News

    TA15-119A: Top 30 Targeted High Risk Vulnerabilities

    Original release date: April 29, 2015 Systems Affected Systems running unpatched software from Adobe, Microsoft, Oracle, or OpenSSL. Overview Cyber threat actors continue to exploit unpatched software to conduct attacks against critical infrastructure organizations. As many as 85 percent of...
    • News
    • Security
    • admin rights adobe attack vector cybersecurity impact incident response malware microsoft mitigation network security openssl oracle patch management prevention restoration sensitive data software threats vulnerability whitelist
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  6. carsten888

    Windows 7 How to prevent the notification of the windows firewall for java update check at startup?

    Each time I startup the pc, I get this notice from the windows firewall that the java updater needs superuser permission to do the check for the latest version. That is so irritating. Why would it need superuser access just to make a online call to check for a new version? how to avoid those...
    • carsten888
    • Thread
    • firewall irritating messages java configuration java update notifications online check permissions startup issues superuser access whitelist
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. RomaLatina

    Windows XP Need suggestions on parental control

    Hi, this really really has puzzled me for several days, so my sister has asked me to install some form of parental control on her two computers. It seems she caught her son looking at... things. I've offered to examine all these sites for suitability and got a shocking look!!! Seeing as how he's...
    • RomaLatina
    • Thread
    • aobo filter browsing filter child protection computer advice computer safety digital security family safety k9 protection mcafee network security opendns parental controls privacy safety software tech support user experience website blocking whitelist windows xp
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Windows Mail: Is this possible??

    Hi, Does anyone know of a program that when you send a mail, it first checks your sent items to see if you are sending to someone you had already sent to? Of course, it would have an override/whitelist for people that you do E-mail all the time... Thanks!
    • solid71
    • Thread
    • automation communication email feedback productivity programs sent items user experience whitelist windows mail
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support