Windows 10: Windows Defender Virus Protection Settings for Apps & Browser Control Smartscreen needs...

I am using Windows Defender Security Center for Windows 10. In the Apps & Browser the "Check apps and files" says it is off and needs administrator permission to change this setting and set up Smartscreen. How do I run Windows Defender Security Center as an administrator? I tried right clicking on the App from the Windows Start Menu but "Run as Administrator" option wasn't listed.


Before trying to change the settings Windows Defender Notification said there was numerous threats and a trojan. When I clicked on details of the trojan the screen went to the settings of Windows Defender and now the scan says there are no threats. I do not see a history of threats or scans now either.

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Is using windows defender and smartscreen enough protection with windows 10?

I am using windows defender and smartscreen as recommended for protection, but I keep getting adware that prevents me from accessing internet and forcing me to call a number to fix my issue. If you call the number they of course want you to pay for them
to remove the virus. Why am I getting these if windows defender and smartscreen are enough protection? Should I be using something along with the defender and smartscreen?

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Windows Defender Blocking Installations of Downloaded Apps

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Windows Defender Blocking Installations of Downloaded Apps

Hi Craig,

There's a possibility that the SmartScreen option is on that's why you're unable to install downloaded apps. Let's try to turn it off and see if it helps. See the steps below:

• Open Windows Defender Security Center from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
• Click on the App and browser control button on the left side of the window.
• Click on Off in the Check apps and files section.

Let us know if the suggestion helps you out.