Another issue in Windows 10 is constant Defender notifications – review

Microsoft recently released the Windows 10 May 2023 Update, which added a number of improvements to the system, as well as some issues. As it turned out, in some cases there are numerous Windows Defender notifications that report threats even after a full scan.

In this assembly, the function of blocking downloads and installing potentially unwanted programs has appeared. This allows the system to track potential hazards. However, in some cases, the system also responds to permitted applications. It seems that the built-in antivirus mistakenly identifies the same file as a threat.

To solve the problem, go to C: Program Data Microsoft Windows Defender Scans History Service and delete the unwanted software data, then reboot the system and perform a quick scan. After that, there will be no notifications until a new discovery.

Microsoft has not yet confirmed the existence of the problem, but over time, user complaints on the company’s forums become more and more. Therefore, it is possible that a solution will nevertheless appear.

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