If it finds a match, SmartScreen Filter will warn you that the download has been blocked for your safety.

SmartScreen Filter checks files that you download from the web against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe.

If it finds a match, SmartScreen Filter will show you a warning notifying you that the site has been blocked for your safety.

SmartScreen Filter checks the sites you visit against a dynamic list of reported phishing sites and malicious software sites.

If it finds suspicious webpages, SmartScreen will display a message giving you an opportunity to provide feedback and advising you to proceed with caution.

As you browse the web, it analyses webpages and determines if they have any characteristics that might be suspicious.

SmartScreen Filter helps to protect you in three ways: SmartScreen Filter can also help protect you from downloading or installing malware (malicious software). SmartScreen Filter is a feature in Microsoft Edge that helps detect phishing websites. Starting with Windows 10 version 2004, Windows Defender SmartScreen as been renamed to Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.

The new Chromium based Microsoft Edge is supported on all versions of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server (2016 and above), Windows Server (2008 R2 to 2012 R2), and macOS. This new Microsoft Edge runs on the same Chromium web engine as the Google Chrome browser, offering you best in class web compatibility and performance. Microsoft has adopted the Chromium open source project in the development of Microsoft Edge on the desktop to create better web compatibility. How to Turn On or Off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

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