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In recent years, starting with Windows 8, Microsoft has begun to implement a series of security measures to protect users who use its operating system at all times. On the one hand we find Windows Defender, which ise has become the best antivirus on the market for this platform.

But he's not the only one. Smart Screen is a filter that came from the hand of Windows 8 and that deals with blocking the execution of programs from developers that have not been approved by Windows and that can pose an obstacle to the security of our equipment, of this dynamic Malware, spyware, and other software are prevented from affecting us.


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But sometimes we see how this Windows filter does not allow us to install an application on our PC. showing us the message:

Windows protected your computer. Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unknown application from starting. Running this application could put your computer at risk. More information.

With this message, Microsoft informs us that the application has not been created by an authorized developer, since it is outside the Microsoft application store, Microsoft Store. The only option it offers us is Dont run. Clicking on this button will close the window and return to the beginning.

But if we yearn to install the application, yes or yes, we must click on More information. Clicking on this option will display the following message.


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Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unknown application from starting. Running this application could put your computer at risk.

If we are clear that the application is absolutely reliable, we must click on Run of course. Clicking on this option will run or install the application as if the SmartScreen filter He would not have interceded on the way.

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