In Windows 11, youll see a program called SmartScreen.

Its there to keep your gear safe.

But, if its something you want to disable, youll see the steps to do so later on.

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What Does SmartScreen Do?

Before you turn it off, its best to know what it does.

It will do the same thing with the downloads.

Windows 11 Settings

SmartScreen has a list that compares the sites you visit.

If its on the list of the dangerous ones, thats when youll see the warning message.

The good news is that you’re able to customize SmartScreen to inspect apps/files that are not recognized.

Windows 11 Settings

If you still want to disable it, stick to this.

Youll need to go into tweaks.

you’re free to accessSettingsusing your preferred method or press theWindows and I keys.

Windows 11 Settings

Once you are in options, click onPrivacy and Security, followed byWindows Security.

Look for a section calledReputation-based protection.

Beneath that section, press its parameters.

Reputation based protection

Here youll see all the different filters you’ve got the option to disable or enable.

Look through them and simply toggle them on or off.

confirm to carefully read the description below them to see if thats what you want to turn off.

Network and Internet

Thats all there is to it.

you’re able to go back and make any changes by following these steps.

you could do this by following these steps.

Network and Internet

Go toSettingsby clicking on the dots at the top right.

Go toPrivacy, search, and services(itll be on your left side).

Edge Settings

Edge off SmartScreen