2017-12-10, 10:49
How to override Windows Defender Smartscreen
It is possible that many of you may not be aware how to override the Windows Defender Smartscreen. At first glance it certainly does not look like there is an option to override it.
For this example I have downloaded one of the Kodi v18 nightlies, just released a few hours ago, so I was sure to receive the dreaded Smartscreen. THIS IS NORMAL. The file is too new for Defender to update its signature.
When confronted with the following dialogue box, click on the words More Info
The text will then expand to show the following. Simply click Run anyway
Kodi will then commence the Install process
If this does not work, it means that you have your Windows Defender Settings set to Block instead of Warn
To change this in Windows 10, go to settings -> security -> defender -> open defender security settings and change the first setting to Warn as shown in the next image
I hope this helps.
It is possible that many of you may not be aware how to override the Windows Defender Smartscreen. At first glance it certainly does not look like there is an option to override it.
For this example I have downloaded one of the Kodi v18 nightlies, just released a few hours ago, so I was sure to receive the dreaded Smartscreen. THIS IS NORMAL. The file is too new for Defender to update its signature.
When confronted with the following dialogue box, click on the words More Info
The text will then expand to show the following. Simply click Run anyway
Kodi will then commence the Install process
If this does not work, it means that you have your Windows Defender Settings set to Block instead of Warn
To change this in Windows 10, go to settings -> security -> defender -> open defender security settings and change the first setting to Warn as shown in the next image
I hope this helps.