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how to turn off & on windows smartscreen on windows 8.1

Anonymous
2020-04-14T20:58:23+00:00

how to turn off & on windows smartscreen on windows 8.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-04-15T00:57:33+00:00

    Hi : if the the volunteer Moderator reply, doesn't solve the issue | Do the

    following : Right click the white flag >>on lower right Taskbar and

    open -Action center >> click on [Security] and scroll down to 

    Windows smart screen >>click the blue link below - *Change settings :*Here you

    can check the option : [.] Don't do nothing (Turn off windows smart screen)

    To turn on windows smart screen..Select the 1st option - Hope this help

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-04-14T22:17:16+00:00

    Carry on with these instructions, may help you out..?

    Link : https://www.eightforums.com/threads/windows-smartscreen-turn-on-off-windows-8.2631/,.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-04-14T23:56:53+00:00

    Hello, RayDalton1,

    Microsoft Edge (...) More > Settings > Privacy & Services

    Scroll down to Services > Windows Defender > Turn SmartScreen On or Off

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-04-14T22:59:06+00:00

    Carry on with these instructions, may help you out..?

    Link : https://www.eightforums.com/threads/windows-smartscreen-turn-on-off-windows-8.2631/,.

    I tried twice entering your thread without succeeding but thanks for trying to help me

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