Click the checkbox next to Unblock so that a checkmark appears.

Navigate to the file or program that's being blocked by SmartScreen.

If a file you know is safe is going to give you trouble when you attempt to launch it, you can quickly give it permission to open. How to open a file blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen

How to enable Windows Defender SmartScreen.

How to disable Windows Defender SmartScreen.

How to open a file blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen.

Only go around the Windows 10 app block if you know for sure that the file is safe. Some apps really are harmful and really will get you in a mess. While these steps will get you around the Windows 10 block, you should use them with care. It will block you from opening some apps if they come from an unknown place or are created by an unknown publisher. Windows Defender SmartScreen acts as a sort of guard dog while you use Windows 10.

You really want to install this app - you know there's nothing wrong with it - but you're locked out. Yes, it is a good thing that Windows 10 has security features like Defender SmartScreen built in, but sometimes they get in the way.

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