Protect Your Windows 11 PC From Potentially Unwanted Applications [Tutorial]

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Protect Your Windows 11 PC From Potentially Unwanted Applications [Tutorial]

Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your machine to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are not considered viruses, malware, or other types of threats, but they might perform actions on endpoints which adversely affect endpoint performance or use. PUA can also refer to an application that has a poor reputation, as assessed by Microsoft Defender ATP, due to certain kinds of undesirable behavior.

Windows 11 now allows you to disable or enable protection against Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA) also known as Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP) using Windows Security. This setting is disabled by default in Windows 11 2004 and later.

Potential Unwanted Applications (PUA or PUP) is a threat classification based on reputation and research-driven identification. They are typically Crapware or Bundleware, and such software that you really do not want on your system.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 11 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.