Windows 10: Windows Defender SmartScreen warning dialog doesn't show when running .exe files. .exe...

I am getting the exact same issue as this thread: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-defender-smartscreen-warning-prompt-no/8aa0289b-c9f3-4430-ac6e-3e0a90e58d3c Unlike the original poster, however, my "Choose where to get Apps" was set to "Anywhere".Essentially, when I try to run an .exe unknown to Windows but one I trust and know is not malware, I double click the app and it does not run. On my previous Windows 11 PC, I would expect the Windows Defender Smart screen blue window to pop up and warn me not to run the app which I could choose to override. On th

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Smartscreen blocking an EXE

Hi,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• Do you get any option to save password?
• Which application are you referring to?

Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Right click on the shortcut or in File explorer and select Run as administrator check if that helps.
• Also observe when you type password do you get a prompt for saving password just above Taskbar.

You may also refer the link below and check if that helps.


Smart Screen Filter: FAQ.

How can SmartScreen help protect me in Microsoft Edge? - Microsoft Support

Hope the issue with smart screen blocking exe will resolved. Do let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Smartscreen problems downloading exe file after KB3124263 install

 

Microsoft Defender Smartscreen

Hi COLINGILBERT1,

Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. I'm an Independent Advisor and consumer of Microsoft products just like you. Let me help you with your concern.

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen checks downloaded files against a list of reported malicious software sites and known unsafe programs and against list of files that are well known and downloaded by many Windows users. If the file you downloaded is on the malicious
list or is not commonly downloaded it will show a warning, advising caution. If you believe that the file is not malicious and you trust the source then you can ignore the warning by clicking "Run anyway".

Refer to the below link for the benefits of Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/securi...