Frequently Asked Question
In Windows 11 Microsoft has tightened security, which includes adding more programs to their virus database. As a result, programs can get flagged as PUA (potentially unwanted application), and blocked for download and execution.
I you are having a problem downloading and installing DriverFinder, this can be the cause. We can ensure you that DriverFinder is a safe program and contains no malware or viruses. The PUA flag by Microsoft is a false positive. The program is been in-use and safe to use since its inception in 2009.
The workaround to download and install the DriverFinder program is to (temporary) change the Windows security settings.
- Click the Windows Start button, then type Windows Security.
- Under Best match, select Windows Security.
- In Windows Security, click App & browser control.
- Under Reputation-based protection, click Reputation-based protection settings.
- Click the toggle switches under Check apps and files, SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge, Potentially unwanted app blocking and SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps.
Note: The toggle switch should appear greyed when disabled and the text will change from On to Off. - Next, click the Home tab in the left side pane, then click Virus & threat protection.
- Under Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings.
- Click the toggle switch under Real-time protection to turn it off.
Note: The toggle switch should appear greyed when disabled and the text will change from On to Off. - Download DriverFinder installer again by clicking the link here: https://driverfinderpro.com/setup.php
- After downloading, a pop-up window will appear in the browser. Click the Keep button.
- Install the downloaded dfinstall.exe file
Once you're done installing DriverFinder, you may turn on all features you disabled in Windows Security (follow the instruction from Step 1 to Step 8).