How to Change Windows SmartScreen Settings in Windows 10

By Hally | Last Updated January 03, 2024

Windows SmartScreen helps you protect your PC through requiring administrator approval before running unrecognized apps and files downloaded from the Internet, or warning you before running them without asking administrator approval. For your better understanding, this article will illustrate how to change Windows SmartScreen settings on Windows 10 computer.

Video guide on how to change Windows SmartScreen settings in Windows 10:

Steps to change Windows SmartScreen settings in Windows 10:

Step 1: Go to change Windows SmartScreen settings.

In Control Panel/System and Security/Security and Maintenance, click Change Windows SmartScreen settings.

Step 2: Select a Windows SmartScreen setting.

Choose Warn before running an unrecognized app, but don't require administrator approval, Get administrator approval before running an unrecognized app from the Internet or Don't do anything, and then tap OK.

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