Computer and Software Support


Remove or restore items quarantined by Windows Defender

Applies to all editions of Windows Vista

This is from Microsoft. I pasted it here to avoid broken links

When Windows Defender quarantines software, it moves it to another location on your computer, and then prevents the software from running until you choose to restore it or remove it from your computer.

To remove or restore quarantined items

  1. Click Start
  2. Click All Programs
  3. Click Windows Defender
  4. Click Tools
  5. Click Quarantined items
  6. Review each item
    1. If you want to remove the item click Remove
    2. If you want to restore the item click Restore
    3. If you want to remove all quarantined items from your computer, click Remove All
  7. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Warning!

Do not restore software with severe or high alert ratings because it can put your privacy and the security of your computer at risk.