Turning real-time protection back on is as easy as clicking on the Windows Security tray icon again and click Turn on. Toggle On or Off under Real-time protection.

Click on Virus & threat protection and on the next screen, click on Manage settings under Virus & threat protection. We have numerous options so you can choose the best way to enable or disable real-time protection.Ģ: Edit the Registry or Use Registry FilesĬlick on Windows Security in the system tray found in the lower-right corner of your screen. Here's how to do it.TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicks While we recommend you have the SmartScreen filter turned on all the time, you can disable it easily from the Windows Security settings. However, some experienced users may find the feature annoying as it can even block safe apps requiring additional steps to run the setup. SmartScreen is enabled by default on all the Windows OS running systems. When enabled, it helps protect your computer against malicious and phishing sites and block downloads. SmartScreen is also part of Microsoft Edge's security settings. It can also protect you from Microsoft Store and third-party sourced apps that are low on reputation and known to cause unexpected behavior. You can configure it to block apps and files by checking unrecognized apps and files from the web.

When a match is found, it blocks the download or site access and warns the user about the action taken. When enabled, SmartScreen screens your downloads against known suspicious sites and developers. SmartScreen relies on reputation-based protection to protect your device from malicious or potentially unwanted apps and websites. How Does Windows SmartScreen Filter Work?

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