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Jan 23, 2021Micorsoft Edge Smartscreen didnt' protect me
As you can see that I have a download from Edge from a website that edge allowed to open even though Defender said it is unsafe to open the download. This is very funny and I dont' s...
Wittycat
Steel Contributor
Be warry don't mistake the work of smartscreen for edge and windows defender smartscreen.
The first only check if the file is a bad file. The Second check potential threaths and a file who is not seen (firstime seen or blocked (right click you will see a case to check unblock)) it will trigger this warning
The first only check if the file is a bad file. The Second check potential threaths and a file who is not seen (firstime seen or blocked (right click you will see a case to check unblock)) it will trigger this warning
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Jan 23, 2021Yes, I believe that Edge is the best for safety protection since it was the number one browser in the NSS Browser Lab report.
The thing is that Edge didn't block the app even though it was blocked by Windows Defender on Windows desktop..
I just tried to open the download, I didnt' trigger anything
The thing is that Edge didn't block the app even though it was blocked by Windows Defender on Windows desktop..
I just tried to open the download, I didnt' trigger anything
- WittycatJan 23, 2021Steel Contributorsometime i have this warning when smartscreen windows can't connecte itself to internet (one or two time a year)