

Users were able to turn on/off SmartScreen filter using its settings.īut in newer Windows 10 versions, Microsoft has removed the settings section from the above mentioned location. How to Disable SmartScreen Filter in Windows 8 and Later? In Windows 8 and earlier Windows 10 versions, SmartScreen filter’s settings could be customized using Control Panel -> Security and Maintenance section as shown in following tutorial: It can also block the malicious website, app or file if required. It automatically checks websites, programs, apps and files for malicious content and warns the user if it finds something unrecognized or suspicious. “ SmartScreen Filter” is a feature of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems which has been implemented to improve safety and security of your computer.
