How Do I Stop Windows Defender from Deleting Files Windows 10?

How do I stop Windows 10 defender from deleting files?

Method 1. Stop Windows Defender from Deleting Files Automatically

1. Open “Windows Defender” > Click on “Virus & threat protection”.
2. Scroll down and click “Virus & threat protection” settings.
3. Scroll down to “Exclusions” and click “Add or remove exclusions”.

How do I stop Windows Defender from deleting files?

Here Are Ways To Stop Windows Defender From Deleting Files

1. Press Windows + I keys and open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Go to Windows Security.
4. Click on Virus & Threat protection.
5. Select Manage Settings.
6. Under Exclusions, click on Add or remove exclusion.
7. Click on the + sign which says Add an exclusion.