smartscreen cant be reached

Question

so i opened spotify and get an error message and then i tried to reinstall it and run the app and theres a pop up like this

Answer 1

Hi Cacano. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP and Volunteer Moderator, here to help you.

1. Try these fixes for "Smartscreen can't be reached right now" error:

https://thegeekpage.com/fix-the-windows-smartsc...

https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-smartscreen-c...

https://technoresult.com/fix-smartscreen-cant-b...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XcVytFR0d8

2. Go over Windows using this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account to replace yours which may be corrupted. Then if necessary continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

3. If nothing else works then do the minor, non-destructive Repair Install which reinstalls Windows while keeping your files, apps and most settings in place, brings it up to the latest version and solves most problems.

https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on detailed results you post back I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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