“Tried excluding folder in Windows Defense”

Item: Tried excluding folder in Windows Defense
Rating: 2
Author: u/Space-Immortal

What Actually Happened

I encountered an error running my code due to Windows Defense blocking it

What I wish I knew

"Windows Defense settings can cause issues with code execution"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Check Windows Defense settings when encountering similar errors"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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Windows Category

Windows decisions logged. Avg regret 8/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

100%

of Windows decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.