NEEDING SERIOUS HELP: Windows Defender Has Removed an App???

NiceAndShy said:

Thanks!

I selected "Allow" but I'm not sure if Windows Defender will change this to "Remove" and then I'd lose the app all over again...

When using Allow you have to be extremely sure you need the infected program or can't find an alternate. Most times if the threat is classed as Low it's a PUA [Potentially Unwanted Application], used to see it with a different name of PUP [Potentially Unwanted Program] but with the advent of tablets, SmartPhones, etc., the use of the word of Programs has morphed into Applications. A couple of programs I like to use have that same problem but fortunately are also available as Portable, come as .zip files that decompress into a folder such as on a USB Thumb drive [hence the portability], no install necessary and seemingly not carrying excess baggage.

That Allow is on the WD notification about Current Threats, look for a down arrow that gives the choices. I don't have any that I can capture for an example.

NiceAndShy said:

Thanks Berton!

I just checked in Windows Defender and opened "Allowed Threats" and the file "Win32/iBryteInstaller" still appears, but is it possible for Windows Defender to delete it?

It'd be great if I could copy this file from the USB HDD to my PC's internal HDD and be able to use Vuze again and not lose my torrents!

If it's allowed then Windows won't delete it. I think.

NiceAndShy said:

I just checked in Windows Defender and opened "Allowed Threats" and the file "Win32/iBryteInstaller" still appears, but is it possible for Windows Defender to delete it?
It'd be great if I could copy this file from the USB HDD to my PC's internal HDD and be able to use Vuze again and not lose my torrents!

After restoring it, if necessary, and allowing it [in its proper full path as installed, not the copy on your USB], add it to WD exclusions.

By the way, "Win32/iBryteInstaller" is not the file name but the name of the threat.
The file path & name was shown when you had the dialog open to click on Allow.
You will need the path & filename so you can put it in Exclusions

Add or Remove Windows Defender Exclusions - TenForumsTutorials

Denis

NiceAndShy said:

Thanks so much for your input RingTailCoon!

I just checked in 'Windows Defender' and "Win32/iBryteInstaller" is still on the 'Allowed' list.

I really want to try and restore the Vuze App so I can re-check my torrents. Could someone please give me a clear explanation of how to do this?

EDIT:
The Coronavirus has really put extra strain my mental functions!

Thanks dude... But really? Do you REALLY REALLY REALLY want this on your poor PC? Look at what it can do, all the damage! https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi...BryteInstaller

What have you Allowed? The Vuze app or that trojan?

You need to add the Vuze app to your exclusions as I said before.

Denis