# Windows Defender

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#### Managing Windows Defender False Positives for Taranis

To ensure uninterrupted usage of Taranis, it's crucial to address any false positives that Windows Defender might detect. We strongly advise whitelisting Taranis to prevent such issues. Follow these steps to whitelist the application:

1. **Accessing Windows Defender Settings**:
   * Navigate to `Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection`.
2. **Adding Taranis to Exclusions**:
   * Within the `Virus & threat protection settings`, choose `Manage settings`.
   * Scroll down to `Exclusions` and select `Add or remove exclusions`.
   * Click on `Add an exclusion`, then choose `Folder` to select your Taranis folder. Repeat the process to add an exclusion for the Taranis.exe file specifically.
3. **Addressing Known False Positives**:
   * If Taranis is erroneously detected as a threat, go to `Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Protection History`.
   * Locate the event where Taranis was blocked under `Threat blocked`. Verify it corresponds to the time you were using Taranis and select `Actions > Allow` to prevent Windows Defender from blocking it in the future.
4. **Alternative Solution**:
   * As a last resort, you might consider disabling your antivirus. However, this should be done with caution as it exposes your system to potential threats. We recommend keeping your antivirus active and properly configuring exclusions for Taranis.

By following these steps, you can ensure that Taranis operates smoothly without being hindered by Windows Defender.

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