In the end, you should be able to use the USB Device once more.
You can perform a scan for the USB device in order to ensure that there is nothing to worry about.
A list will be displayed where you can choose what to scan.
Launch Windows Defender on your computer.
Windows Defender blocked my USB connection You can do that from Settings, then Antivirus option. So, if you think that Norton is blocking the USB, you should first disable the already mentioned feature. With Norton, if the Removable Media Scan feature is enabled, the antivirus program will automatically scan any external device that’s connected with your computer. In other words, Bitdefender comes with great features that can be used for choosing how the USB devices are controlled by the antivirus each time a new USB connection is detected.
Similarly, you can add a Network exclusion and manage what to do with other devices that are connected with your Windows 10 device.
Go to Settings and click on Exclusions.
Launch Bitdefender and choose Protection.
You can also add exclusions for a certain USB device if you know that the data stored there can be trust.
Now, from that window choose how to handle a new, or an existing, USB connection from your antivirus.
Go to Policies and choose Create new Policy from the left side of the main Bitdefender Management Console.
Avira will ask you what to do next – from the drop-down list click on the Allow option and enable the Always do this for this device function.
Re-connect your USB device with your PC.
First of all, disconnect your USB device from your computer.
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