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Timmy 2 toes

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• Feb 20, 2025

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Hi
Does this work good to have turned on?
Thank you
TIMMY 2 TOES
turn on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services. In the Security section, toggle on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.

 

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• Feb 20, 2025

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yes leave it on

 

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• Feb 21, 2025

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the Microsoft defender smart screen has saved my wife a few times believe it or not with facebook links.

best of luck, Steve ..

 

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• Feb 21, 2025

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No doubt for some advanced users it can be annoying at times, but can be bypassed if needed.

I would agree that overall it's best to leave it on. If you're 100% certain it's an FP then allow it but otherwise it just might save your bacon

 

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