Windows Defender

harry palmer 1 Reputation point
2021-03-03T22:19:49.533+00:00

how do I remove windows defender too enable me from downloading a software needed for my game this is what comes up when I try too download the .exe file. windows defender stops it. C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\BattlEye\BEService.exe Contact your support person for more info.

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-03T22:24:32.983+00:00

    Something here may help.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/what-is-smartscreen-and-how-can-it-help-protect-me-1c9a874a-6826-be5e-45b1-67fa445a74c8

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  2. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-03T22:34:29.487+00:00

    You started by asking about download problems. Are you now asking about installing? Might rick-click file and choose Unblock

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  3. harry palmer 1 Reputation point
    2021-03-03T22:39:43.35+00:00

    when I right click the .exe file there is no unblock button, I have turned off windows defender smart screen off too. still not letting me download keeps saying. C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\BattlEye\BEService.exe Contact your support person for more info.

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  4. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-03T22:43:44.333+00:00

    Are you back to downloading? or are you trying to run the EXE? Maybe this one helps?

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security/windows-defender-in-win10-blocking-all-exe-run-cmd/e529f1d7-289b-43fc-bb50-e60830c30b3f

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  5. harry palmer 1 Reputation point
    2021-03-03T23:04:06.137+00:00

    tried following these steps tells me I need a recovery key too follow the steps?

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