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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 see your very point but I do think Edge should be more smart. Since there isnt' much consistency since they are both windows defender