To address the issues you are experiencing with Windows 11 blocking DMCA takedown services, consider the following security and privacy settings that may be affecting your usage:
- SmartScreen Filter: This feature helps protect against phishing and malware by blocking potentially harmful websites. If you are encountering warnings or blocks, you might want to check the SmartScreen settings in Windows Security and adjust them if necessary.
- Controlled Folder Access: This feature protects your files from unauthorized changes by allowing only trusted apps to access certain folders. If the DMCA service requires file uploads or access to specific folders, this setting may need to be reviewed.
- Browser Privacy Settings: Both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome have tracking prevention features that may block certain scripts or functionalities on websites. You can adjust these settings to allow necessary permissions for the DMCA service to function correctly.
- Windows Defender: Ensure that Windows Defender is not blocking the service by checking its settings. You can add exceptions for the DMCA service if needed.
- Browser Extensions: Since you mentioned disabling extensions helped slightly, continue to troubleshoot by disabling all extensions temporarily to identify if one of them is causing the issue.
For recommended configurations:
- SmartScreen: You can keep it enabled but consider adding the DMCA service as a trusted site.
- Controlled Folder Access: If you need to upload files, consider temporarily disabling this feature or adding exceptions for the browser you are using.
- Browser Settings: Adjust tracking prevention settings to allow the service to function properly without compromising your security.
By reviewing and adjusting these settings, you should be able to use the DMCA takedown services while keeping core system protections enabled.
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