Windows 10 Security, Maintenance & Performance Blocking PUPs with Windows Defender Blocking PUPs with Windows Defender
PUPs, Potentially Unwanted Programs, are bits of software that can sometimes be stealthily installed when you install other free software, usually by making it a default installation option with the choice to opt-out. You can block these unwanted programs automatically using Windows Defender. Enable PUP blocking
PUPs can include toolbars, browser extensions, adware and other unwanted software. In almost all cases, this software should be called DUPs (Definitely Unwanted Programs).
1 You can enable PUP protection with System Centre Config Manager, PowerShell or Microsoft Intune. For this guide, we’ll be using the PowerShell, as this is available within Windows 10 without installing any additional software; as long as you follow the instructions carefully, it isn’t…
