{"id":219909,"date":"2021-04-05T16:30:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-stop-windows-10s-antivirus-from-sending-files-to-microsoft\/"},"modified":"2021-04-05T16:30:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T13:30:14","slug":"how-to-stop-windows-10s-antivirus-from-sending-files-to-microsoft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-stop-windows-10s-antivirus-from-sending-files-to-microsoft\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Stop Windows 10\u2019s Antivirus from Sending Files to Microsoft"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a354e871ef58\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a354e871ef58\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-stop-windows-10s-antivirus-from-sending-files-to-microsoft\/#Why_Windows_10s_Antivirus_Sends_Files_to_Microsoft\" >Why Windows 10\u2019s Antivirus Sends Files to Microsoft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-stop-windows-10s-antivirus-from-sending-files-to-microsoft\/#How_to_Stop_Automatic_Sample_Submission\" >How to Stop Automatic Sample Submission<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Stop Windows 10\u2019s Antivirus from Sending Files to Microsoft&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-679121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/windows_10_hero_3.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 10 Logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By default, Windows 10\u2019s built-in antivirus automatically sends samples of suspicious files from your computer to Microsoft. While this helps boost security, you can choose to disable this option, if you like. Here, we\u2019ll show you how to turn this option off on your PC.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Windows_10s_Antivirus_Sends_Files_to_Microsoft\"><\/span>Why Windows 10\u2019s Antivirus Sends Files to Microsoft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10\u2019s built-in antivirus program, known as Windows Security or Windows Defender,\u00a0sends suspicious files to Microsoft so that the company can learn about new viruses and other threats.<\/p>\n<p>These sample files submitted from your computer help Microsoft equip its antivirus with new virus definitions. That way, the next time this virus or malware is found on someone\u2019s PC, the built-in Windows 10 antivirus can block that file straightaway.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft tries not to include any personal information in these submitted files. If there\u2019s a file that likely contains any data about you\u2014for example, a Microsoft Word document with a suspicious-looking macro\u2014Windows will ask you for permission before sending the file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Do Windows Defender&#8217;s &#8220;Automatic Sample Submission&#8221; and &#8220;Cloud-Based Protection&#8221; Work?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Automatic_Sample_Submission\"><\/span>How to Stop Automatic Sample Submission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can stop Windows 10\u2019s antivirus from sending files to Microsoft if you don\u2019t feel comfortable with this feature. The choice is yours.<\/p>\n<p>To disable the option, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu, search for \u201cWindows Security,\u201d and click the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> in the results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/open-windows-security.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Access Windows Security\" width=\"650\" height=\"275\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the Windows Security window opens, click \u201cVirus &amp; threat protection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/virus-threat-protection.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Virus and threat protection\" width=\"650\" height=\"339\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down and look for the \u201cVirus &amp; threat protection settings\u201d section.\u00a0Click the \u201cManage settings\u201d link.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/virus-threat-protection-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Virus and threat protection settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"288\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, find the \u201cAutomatic sample submission\u201d option and turn it off.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/disable-file-submission.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Disable suspicious file submission\" width=\"650\" height=\"208\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<p>Although automatic file submission is now disabled, you can still manually submit samples of potential threats to Microsoft. Click the \u201cSubmit a sample manually\u201d option on the screen above to go to the site where you can upload your suspicious files.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>If you\u2019ve installed an antivirus that isn\u2019t Windows Security, it may automatically be uploading specific files to that other antivirus\u2019 servers as well. The option in Windows Security only controls Windows 10\u2019s built-in antivirus, not any third-party antivirus programs you\u2019ve installed. Check your antivirus program\u2019s settings for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Understanding Windows 10&#8217;s Privacy Settings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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