Bitdefender is blocking WinSetView

Fid · 2023-03-13T11:56:12+00:00

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I want to globally set Explorer folder views in Windows 11 using WinSetView but Bitdefender keeps blocking it even if switched off:

'Malicious command line detected

Feature: Antivirus

The app was passed a malicious command line and has been blocked. Your device is now safe. Command line: "C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -NoLogo -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\WinSetView.ps1 "B:\INSTALLATION\WinSetView-main\AppData\Win10.ini"'

Is there anyway I can run WinSetView without having to uninstall Bitdefender?

Thanks!

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Alexandru_BD

Hello @Fid and welcome to the Community!

You can set exceptions for WinSetView utility .exe in the Advanced Threat Defense module settings, as follows:

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2393/

You can also use the below menu to set exceptions. Go to Protection -> Antivirus -> Settings to add the exclusion for the security modules displayed and let us know how it goes.

I hope the information is helpful.

Regards

Fid

Thank you, unfortunately that doesn't work.

Alexandru_BD

Sorry to hear that @Fid.

By the looks of it, we won't be able to get to the bottom of this on the forum, I think it's a task for the Support engineers to handle. You can reach them by choosing one of the contact channels available at the link below and please do share with us your findings, so we may help other users that might encounter this behavior in the future:

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/help/

Thank you and best regards!

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/comment/322612#Comment_322612

Generate bitdefender BDsysLog: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/1922/

Generate bitdefender support tool logs: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/1733/

Generate bitdefender connectivity logs: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/9689/

Share the logs & your query with bitdefender support team by dropping them an email at bitsy@bitdefender.com

The support team will reply back to your query within next 24-48 hours excluding weekends.

Regards

frank_r

Any update from the OP on your results with Support.

I'm attempting to use the exact same software and running into the exact same Bitdefender notification. Likewise, I can't seem to manually add an exception that works.

If they were able to guide you to a functional solution, I'd appreciate you sharing it here, rather than me needing to open a support ticket of my own.

Fid

I am afraid I did not open a ticket because soon after my query Explorer Patcher was updated which allowed me to get rid of the new useless Windows 11 Explorer interface.

LesFerch

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/95370/bitdefender-is-blocking-winsetview

As noted, it's the "Advanced Threat Detection" that blocks the PowerShell execution. There should be a way to turn that off without uninstalling BitDefender, but I did not see that option in the free version.

LesFerch

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/95370/bitdefender-is-blocking-winsetview

Just temporarily turn off "Advanced Threat Defense":

LesFerch

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/comment/323132#Comment_323132

In general, the two are not related. That is, patching Windows 11 to get back certain Windows 10 capabilities is separate from globally setting your preferred default Explorer folder views. However, if you were dealing with the Windows 11 folder type setting bugs, then Explorer Patcher or StartAllBack would be the fix. Or if you were looking at WinSetView strictly for the option to get the old right-click menu back (a simple, single registry change) that might also explain your comment.

Anyhow, regardless of the patches you've applied, I think you'll find value in setting your preferred default views using WinSetView, and it's a simple matter to temporarily turn off "Advanced Threat Defense". I really don't understand why no one else suggested that. Setting up an exception is not worth the trouble and, apparently, did not work in this case.

Fid

Thank you!