One of the latest added security features of Windows 8 is SmartScreen. SmartScreen is a service designed to identify applications downloaded from the internet that can be dangerous. When performing a file, Windows displays the new alerts when there is some risk. The filter is similar to that used in Internet Explorer feature, which alerts you to malicious sites. Although SmartScreen is meant to protect your system from unwanted threats but most people might find it total waste of time to allow each application. The problem is, SmartScreen can be inconvenient and quite and block almost all types of programs as well. Not infrequently, it displays unnecessary notifications identifying safe programs as potentially dangerous. Although considered to be inconvenient for those who have experienced Windows 8, SmartScreen is a feature that provides additional security. Therefore, we recommend you to disable this feature only if you follow other safety measures.
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