SmartScreen Filter allows Windows Security to detect phishing websites and safeguards your computer from malicious third-party software by sending a warning. In this post, we will see how to enable or disable SmartScreen Filter for Microsoft Store app in Windows 11/10.
We have already seen how to turn off SmartScreen Filter completely. Now let us see how to disable SmartScreen Filter for Microsoft Store apps.
Enable or Disable SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps
We are going to see how to enable or disable SmartScreen from Microsoft Store apps using the following methods.
- Using Windows Security
- Using Registry Editor
Let us talk about them in detail.
1] Using Windows Security
You can enable or disable SmartScreen Filter for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11/10 using the Windows Security or Registry Editor. To do the same, follow these steps:
- Use the Start search
- Open Windows Security
- Click App & browser control
- Open Reputation-based protection settings
- Toggle the SmartScreen Filter for Microsoft Store apps to the Off position.
This will do the trick for you.
2] Using Registry Editor
You can also use the Windows Registry to turn on or off SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps.
Press the WinKey+R combination, type put Regedt32.exe in the Run dialog box, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Navigate here:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
In the left pane of this location, create a new key. Right-click > New > Key. Name this key as AppHost.
Now in the left pane of this newly created key, create a DWORD value > Right-click > New > DWORD Value. Name the DWORD as EnableWebContentEvaluation. Double-click on the DWORD to modify its value.
The values for EnableWebContentEvaluation DWORD are:
- 0 = Off
- 1 = On (Warn)
Entering 0 will turn off the SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps.
Click OK and exit.
Hope you find the tip useful.
TIP: This post will help you if you see Windows SmartScreen can’t be reached right now message.
How to disable Microsoft SmartScreen in Windows 11?
If you want to disable Microsoft SmartScreen on your Windows 11 computer, we can make use of the Windows Security app. Open the application and navigate to Apps & browsers > Reputation-based protection settings. Finally, turn off all the toggles.
Read: Windows 11 Security eBook released by Microsoft
How do I turn on SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps?
To turn on SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps, go to Windows Security > Apps & browsers > Reputation-based protection settings and then enable SmartScreen Filter for Microsoft Store apps. This will do the job for you.
Also Read: Reset Windows Security Settings to default values in Windows 11.
