Windows 10 comes with built-in security features, including antivirus software and a firewall, which work together to protect your device from malware and other cyber threats. However, these security measures can sometimes block legitimate applications from running, causing inconvenience to users. This is where whitelisting applications can come in handy.

Whitelisting is the process of creating a list of trusted applications that are allowed to run on a device, while blocking all other applications. By whitelisting applications, you can ensure that only safe and trusted applications are running on your Windows 10 device, providing an added layer of security.

To whitelist applications on your Windows 10 device, you need to follow a few simple steps. First, you need to identify the applications that you want to whitelist. Once you have the list of applications, you need to open the Windows Security app and navigate to the "App & browser control" section. From there, you can select "Exploit protection settings" and then click on "Program settings". Here, you can add the application you want to whitelist by clicking on "Add program to customize" and then selecting the application executable file.

Once you have added the application to the whitelist, you can customize the security settings for that application, including enabling or disabling certain security features. By whitelisting applications on your Windows 10 device, you can ensure that only safe and trusted applications are running, providing added protection from cyber threats.

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