Types of SmartScreen

There are two types of SmartScreen protection:

  • SmartScreen Filter: This default level provides a baseline defense, scrutinizing all websites and downloads against a comprehensive list of known threats.
  • SmartScreen Enhanced: For those seeking an extra layer of security, SmartScreen Enhanced elevates the protection, scrutinizing websites and downloads against both known threats and suspicious URLs.

How to enable or disable SmartScreen filter in Microsoft Edge ?

SmartScreen is a security feature built into Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer that helps protect users from malicious websites and downloads. It does this by checking websites and downloads against a list of known threats. If SmartScreen finds a match, it will warn the user and block the website or download.

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Step 1: In Microsoft Edge click the menu button i.e. three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the window. Step 2: A menu will appears select Settings from that menu. Step 3: The Settings window will appear, in that window click on Privacy, search, and services pane in the left sidebar. Step 4: In that pane scroll down to the Security section and toggle Microsoft Defender SmartScreen option ON or OFF....

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