This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off if Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) will block installation of apps identified as a threat by your antivirus software for your account in Windows 11.
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore.
Starting with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) version 2304.40000.5.0, Microsoft added Package verification for apps on WSA. Android apps are scanned using antivirus software installed on Windows prior to app installation.
You can turn on (default) or off Block installation of malicious apps in WSA settings if wanted.
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025
Microsoft Learn: Microsoft is ending support for the Windows Subsystem for Android™️ (WSA). As a result, the Amazon Appstore on Windows and all applications and games dependent on WSA will no longer be supported beginning March 5, 2025. Until then, technical support will remain available to...
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Here's How:
1 Open the Windows Subsystem for Android
Settings app from Start > All apps.2 Click/tap on System on the left side of Windows Subsystem for Android
Settings. (see screenshot below)3 Turn On (default) or Off Block installation of malicious apps for what you want.
4 You can now close Windows Subsystem for Android
Settings if you like.That's it,
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