![]() Just click it to finish bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen. If everything looks good, you’ll notice that there’s a new Run anyway button at the bottom of the window. However, it should cause you to double check and make sure, once again, that you’re running the right app from the correct source. ![]() Not every developer or publisher registers with Microsoft and the absence of information in this field doesn’t mean that app is dangerous. This gives you one more chance to make sure you’re about to run the app you think it is.ĭon’t panic if the publisher field is listed as Unknown. First, you’ll see the complete filename of the app or installer that’s trying to run, and beneath it you’ll see the app’s publisher as long as the developer is registered with Microsoft. ![]() This will reveal some new information and options. When you’re faced with the warning screen above and, again, you’re absolutely sure that the app is safe, you can just find and click on the More info text, highlighted below: After all, why shouldn’t you be able to run any application that’s compatible with Windows? The issue is that there appears to be only one choice when faced with this warning: “Don’t run.” If you’re completely sure that the app you’re trying to launch is safe and was obtained from a trustworthy source, there’s thankfully a quick, albeit non-obvious workaround for this. It’s the second category of merely unknown apps, however, where SmartScreen can go from helpful to annoying.įor example, if you attempt to run or install an application that Windows doesn’t recognize, you’ll see a window appear like the one below, warning you that “Windows protected your PC” and “prevented an unrecognized app from starting.” ![]() Unless you’re a security researcher running tests, everyone should be happy that SmartScreen blocks known malicious apps. One of these features, called Windows Defender SmartScreen, prevents you from running certain apps that are either known to be malicious (e.g., viruses and malware) or unrecognized by Microsoft’s database of popular Windows software. Windows 10 includes a number of built-in security features that are designed to protect your PC from the dangers of criminal websites and malicious apps.
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