Why is Windows Defender bothering me again after I fully disabled it 1.5 years ago?

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2024-10-13--16-02-04

«Windows Security Alert»
«Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features of this app»
«Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features of COM Surrogate on all public networks.»

  • «Name:» COM Surrogate
  • «Publisher:» Microsoft Corporation
  • «Path:» C:\windows\system32\dllhost.exe
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  1. Windows Updates: Updates may have reactivated certain components, including Windows Defender Firewall, or restored default security settings.
  2. Firewall settings: The firewall might have remained active even though other security services were disabled.
  3. Third-party applications: Some third-party applications may have reset or modified security settings, leading to the firewall’s reactivation.
  4. Changes in registry or group policy: Your previous deactivation of Windows Defender might have been reversed due to system security policies or registry changes, possibly after updates.
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