![]() ![]() SmartScreen settings can be overwhelming sometimes as the same settings are available in different policies and often there can be a question of what settings to be applied. ![]() Either way, it is the Microsoft 365 Defender understanding that the user is trying to install or access an untrusted location and blocks it with a warning. It can be something that pops up when you try to install an unverified app or when trying to download a file that you may think it’s safe but in reality, is not, or try to access a website that is either malicious or blocked by the Defender web content filtering policy. I believe everyone has seen some sort of a SmartScreen by now. I’ve been dealing with a lot of SmartScreen configuration tasks, and troubleshooting scenarios when working with customers and I wanted to write about my experience with it. Did I put that right? It truly is the frontline protector in the Windows computer and the Edge browser on any OS platform. Here's how to do it.Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is the frontline defense against all threats. While we recommend you have the SmartScreen filter turned on all the time, you can disable it easily from the Windows Security settings. However, some experienced users may find the feature annoying as it can even block safe apps requiring additional steps to run the setup. SmartScreen is enabled by default on all the Windows OS running systems. When enabled, it helps protect your computer against malicious and phishing sites and block downloads. SmartScreen is also part of Microsoft Edge's security settings. It can also protect you from Microsoft Store and third-party sourced apps that are low on reputation and known to cause unexpected behavior. You can configure it to block apps and files by checking unrecognized apps and files from the web. When a match is found, it blocks the download or site access and warns the user about the action taken. When enabled, SmartScreen screens your downloads against known suspicious sites and developers. SmartScreen relies on reputation-based protection to protect your device from malicious or potentially unwanted apps and websites. How Does Windows SmartScreen Filter Work? ![]()
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