Fix the 'Windows Smartscreen can't be reached' error in Windows 10

How to fix the Windows SmartScreen can't be reached error

• Method 1: Making sure that SmartScreen is enabled.
• Method 2: Verify whether SmartScreen is down for maintenance.
• Method 3: Disable proxy server (if applicable)
• Method 4: Creating a new Windows user account.

1. Why is my smart screen not working?
2. How do I bypass SmartScreen on Windows 10?
3. How do I change my SmartScreen settings in Windows 10?
4. How do I access Windows SmartScreen?
5. How do you fix Smart Screen can't be reached right now?
6. How do I fix Windows Defender SmartScreen?
7. Does SmartScreen work with Chrome?
8. How do I open SmartScreen on Windows 10?
9. How do I override Windows Defender?
10. Is Windows Defender SmartScreen good?
11. How do I fix Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting?
12. Is unsafe to download and was blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen?

Why is my smart screen not working?

The issue that Windows SmartScreen is unreachable can be ascribed to the Internet or Wi-Fi connection not working fine. As we know, SmartScreen requires your computer to be connected to the Internet to work. If the connection is not working fine, the 'Windows SmartScreen can't be reached right now' will appear.

How do I bypass SmartScreen on Windows 10?

You need to do the following.

1. Open the Control Panel. See all ways to open Control Panel in Windows 10.
2. Navigate to Control Panel\System and Security\Action Center. ...
3. The following window will appear on the screen:
4. Set the option "Don't do anything (turn off Windows SmartScreen)" as shown in red above and click OK.

How do I change my SmartScreen settings in Windows 10?

Change Windows SmartScreen Settings in Windows 10

1. Open Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender Security Center). ...
2. Click the icon "App & browser control".
3. Under Check apps and files, select on the following options: Block, Warn (used by default), or Off according to your preferences.
4. In the UAC confirmation dialog, click on the Yes button.

How do I access Windows SmartScreen?

Can I turn SmartScreen on or off?

1. Select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy & services .
2. Scroll down to Services, and turn Microsoft Defender SmartScreen on or off.

How do you fix Smart Screen can't be reached right now?

Method 1: Making sure that SmartScreen is enabled

1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box. ...
2. Click on the Open Windows Defender Security Center button under Windows Security.
3. Inside Windows Defender Security Center, click on App & browser control. ...
4. Make sure that the Check apps and files toggle is set to Warn.

How do I fix Windows Defender SmartScreen?

Navigate to Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center. Expand the “Security” section, locate Windows SmartScreen in the list, and click “Change settings” under it. You can then choose what Windows does with unrecognized programs.

Does SmartScreen work with Chrome?

SmartScreen is just another layer of protection. On Windows 10, SmartScreen also blocks malicious websites and downloads in Microsoft Edge and Windows Store apps, just as the Google Safe Browsing service blocks access to dangerous websites in Chrome and Firefox.

How do I open SmartScreen on Windows 10?

Windows 10:

1. Open your Start Menu. Then go to Control panel.
2. Select Security and Maintenance.
3. Navigate to the left pane and select Change Windows SmartScreen settings.
4. Choose the way SmartScreen should deal with the apps it can't recognize.

How do I override Windows Defender?

Solution

1. Open Windows Start menu.
2. Type Windows Security.
3. Press Enter on keyboard.
4. Click on Virus & threat protection on the left action bar.
5. Scroll to Virus & threat protection settings and click Manage settings.
6. Click the toggle button under Real-time protection to turn off Windows Defender Antivirus temporarily.

Is Windows Defender SmartScreen good?

We do not recommend this, though!

SmartScreen is a useful security feature that can help protect your PC from malware. Even if you have other security software installed, SmartScreen can protect you from something your main security program might miss. It only uses a tiny amount of system resources, anyway.

How do I fix Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting?

You can unblock the application by doing the following:

1. Right-click on the file and select Properties.
2. Under the General tab, select the Unblock checkbox next to the Security message: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer."
3. Click OK.

Is unsafe to download and was blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen?

In your Downloads, the blocked file will be listed with the "This is unsafe to download and was blocked by SmartScreen Filter" message, and you can't click it to download. Instead, you need to right-click the item, and select Download unsafe file to complete the task.