
In case of a coincidence, SmartScreen will block download or installation for such a program, and display a corresponding notification for the user. The next step will be to compare suspicious apps and webpages with the list of programs and websites recognized to be harmful. SmartScreen helps to reveal any previously detected malware, applications or websites created for malicious purposes, and takes informed decisions on blocking their access, download or use on your personal computer or another computing device.Īt the first stage, SmartScreen analyzes all applications, programs and webpages for any suspicious activities. Its main task is to protect the user from apps provided by questionable developers.

At an early stage, Windows 10 operating system can detect and warn the user of possible issues, or even block a harmful application or program at once.įor this purpose, Microsoft has improved greatly the built-in defense component, SmartScreen.

On the Internet, there are lots of websites offering to install various applications and programs.
