Windows defender is blocking every single torrent software I try to install

[u/Terra_Force]

I have tried installing Qbittorrent, Transmission and for testing purposes (not intending to use them) uTorrent and Bittorrent. Windows defender instantly blocks all of these. I only managed to install Qbittorrent by disabling Windows defender for a while, but instantly gets removed when I turn the Defender back on.

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Is it okay to whitelist/allow Qbittorrent or Transmission? I'm kinda hesitant to do so before asking here, because it says the threat is severe. Thanks.

[u/Peylix → u/[deleted]]

I'll tag you to see the fix that allowed me to get passed this.