Turn Windows SmartScreen ON And OFF In Windows 8

Before writing a tutorial on how to Turn Windows SmartScreen ON and OFF in Windows 8, let me explain you what is Windows SmartScreen in Windows 8 Operating System? Well Windows SmartScreen in Windows 8 can help keep your PC safe by warning you before running any unrecognized apps downloaded from the Internet.

Simple Steps to Follow :

Step 1 – First Open Control Panel and then go to the Action Center.

Step 2 – Now Click on change Windows Smartscreen settings, which is located in the left pane under Action Center.

Step 3 - If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.

Step 4- Now Select what do you want to do with unrecognized Apps. If you want to Turn OFF Windows SmartScreen then Select Don’t do anything, otherwise select from remaining two Options.

Important - Get administrator approval before running an unrecognized app from the internet is Default Option and Highly Recommended.

Done! 

Note - You Must be Signed-In as Administrator for Turning Windows SmartScreen ON or OFF .