Windows 10: Windows SmartScreen

I have written a software that, if downloaded from our university server, triggers the warning: "Windows protected your PC. Windows SmartScreen ..." How can I overrule that?

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SmartScreen not so smart.

Hi,

I would like to inform that Windows SmartScreen helps keep your PC safe by checking downloaded files and web content within apps to help protect you from malicious software and potentially unsafe web content. Before an unknown or potentially
unsafe downloaded file is opened, Windows will display a warning. If SmartScreen detects potentially unsafe web content in an app, Windows will display a warning in place of the content. To disable SmartScreen, follow the steps below:

• Type SmartScreen settings in the Search box and press Enter.
• Click on Change Windows SmartScreen Settings in the left navigation pane.
• Select the option, Don't do anything (turn off Windows SmartScreen) and click on OK.

If you would like to develop a program, then suggest you to post your query in MSDN forums in the link provided below:

Msdn forums - Visual Studio General Questions



Hope the information provided is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we'll be glad to assist you.

 

smartscreen is unreachable windows 10

Hello sammiG8,

To better assist you with your concern, kindly provide the following information:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
2. Click OK.

• What is the make and model of your device?

• Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?

Meanwhile, since your internet connection is working fine, try to turn off the SmartScreen feature:

1. Click on Start, search for Security and Maintenance and click on it.

2. In the Security and Maintenance window, click on
Change Windows SmartScreen settings.

3. Select Don't do anything (turn off Windows SmartScreen) and click
OK to save changes.

4. You may receive a pop-up message telling how unsafe your PC is, to turn off that notification. Under
Security, click on Turn off messages about Windows SmartScreen.

In addition, I'd recommend that you run the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool to make sure that all possible malicious software is removed from your computer. Refer to the steps in this
article

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Windows Defender SmartScreen won't let me download ANYTHING.

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. Which browser you are using to download the application?
   
2. What is the complete error message appears on your computer screen when you click on download?
   
   

We can try and perform few steps and see if it helps.

Step 1: You can refer the Microsoft article related

Windows Defender SmartScreen under the section
how can I download files reported as unsafe by Windows Defender SmartScreen in Internet Explorer 10 or Microsoft Edge.

Step 2: Try to disable SmartScreen.

1. Press Windows + S on your keyboard.
   
2. Click on Internet Options.
   
3. When the Internet Properties window opens, go to the
   Security tab and click Custom level.
   
4. Locate the Miscellaneous section. Now, locate Use
   SmartScreen Filter option and set it to disable. Click OK to save changes.
   
5. You can disable SmartScreen by going to the
   advanced tab and unchecking the Enable SmartScreen Filter option. After doing that, click
   Apply and OK to save changes.
   
6. Restart your computer to effect the settings.
   

Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes or No’.

Harish

Microsoft Community – Moderator