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How to disable the SmartScreen Filter in Windows 10

Hello! Obviously security is an essential element for any system. Indeed, there are many sites and attackers bent on damaging user privacy. Or damage the system. For that reason, Windows has some tools to increase security. For example, Windows Defender SmartScreen. This is a mechanism for protecting your computer from phishing or malware websites and applications. Additionally, it will prevent potentially malicious files from being downloaded that put the integrity of the computer at risk. Likewise, this function is integrated by default into the system. As you can see, it is a vital aid. However, sometimes it can throw up false positives. That is, it can label reliable sites as dangerous. And therefore limit access. Consequently, it is sometimes necessary to disable it. So today we will see how to disable the SmartScreen Filter in Windows 10.

How to disable SmartScreen Windows 10 filtering from Internet properties.

First press the Win+R combination and run the following command:

inetcpl.cpl

Please click on the Security tab. Then click on Custom Level.

Editing internet properties.
Editing internet properties.
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Then scroll down to Use Windows Defender SmartScreen. Please uncheck the box.

Please uncheck the box.
Please uncheck the box.

You will see a warning sign. Please confirm the change.

Please confirm to disable SmartScreen in Windows 10.
Please confirm to disable SmartScreen in Windows 10.

How to do it using System Settings

Another method to disable it is through System Settings. With this intention, press the Win+E combination and type in App & browser control.

Please enter the App and Browser settings.
Please enter the App and Browser settings.

Please click on Reputation-based protection.

A series of switches will be immediately deployed. Please locate the one related to SmartScreen for Edge. Please disable the switch.

Disabling the switch to disable SmartScreen in Windows 10
Disabling the switch to disable SmartScreen in Windows 10

Conclusion.

Ultimately we have seen how to disable the SmartScreen Filter in Windows 10. As already mentioned, this tool is essential for the security of the system. However, there are occasional moments when it is necessary to remove it. Likewise, I showed you different methods. All right, that’s it for now. See you soon!

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