Users of the Cursor IDE are reporting that Windows Defender is actively blocking and deleting the application's executable file. This issue prevents users from opening Cursor and requires them to reinstall the program repeatedly. The problem appears to have escalated recently, with new reports indicating that Windows Defender is now blocking reinstallation attempts as well. AI
IMPACT Potential disruption for users of AI-integrated development tools.
RANK_REASON User reports indicate a conflict between a software product and an operating system's security features.
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