Quick Answer: How to Turn off Windows Defender Smartscreen?

How to disable Windows Defender SmartScreen

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

How do I turn off Windows Smart Screen?

To disable it, right-click the Start menu button and select Control Panel from the context menu. Then, with the category view enabled, navigate to System and Security > Security and Maintenance. Select Change Windows SmartScreen settings from the left-side pane.

How do I disable Windows Defender SmartScreen?

How to disable SmartScreen Filter in Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the menu () button in the top-right corner.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Click the View advanced settings button.
5. Turn off the “Help protect me from malicious sites and downloads with SmartScreen Filter” toggle switch.