Disable Windows 8 SmartScreen

Introduction

In this article we are going to explain how to disable the Windows 8 SmartScreen. Windows 8 provides a security feature called SmartScreen. In Windows when we are running unrecognized apps and files from the Internet, then SmartScreen warns you.

Windows 8 SmartScreen

Example: we'll see an example of SmartScreen when trying to install an unrecognized app.

Step 1

Since it's a safe program, click Run Anyway. Then we'll be able to work your way through the install wizard like normal.

 

Step 2

Windows 8 settings, allows you to disable SmartScreen. But I digress on to how to turn it off in Windows.

 

Turn Off Windows 8 SmartScreen

Step 1

First we press the "Win + W" shortcut key and then display the Settings search field and type "smart".

Step 2

Then select "Change SmartScreen Settings" under the search results.

 

Step 3

After that the "Action Center" window opens in our Desktop. Click the "Change Windows SmartScreen Settings" link in the left pane.

 

Step 4

Now we select "Don't Do Anything (Turn Off Windows SmartScreen)" and click "OK."

 

Step 5

After turning it off, a balloon message will pop up in the Notification area of the Taskbar. Just click to close it.

Step 6

Also, we'll see a warning message under "Security" in the Action Center. Since we know what we're doing, click the link to "Turn off messages about Windows SmartScreen".