


How do I run an application SmartScreen has prevented? Sometimes SmartScreen will prevent applications you know are not bad – for example, it’s a CMD or VBS script you wrote, or a program from a trusted source. Why has SmartScreen prevented my application?Įither it’s a known bad or unknown application.

It’s a good security measure and is particular helpful at stopping malware spreading through email attachments – where some users do not understand the difference between a legitimate document and an application. SmartScreen is a security feature built into Windows 10, specifically the Windows Defender tool.Įach time an application is ran Windows 10 will check if it is a “good” application against their catalog of applications.
