<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Windows 11 includes a security feature called Windows SmartScreen that helps prevent unrecognized apps from running on your system.</li><li>Windows SmartScreen filters downloaded files against a Microsoft Database and can block potentially harmful programs.</li><li>You can disable Windows Defender SmartScreen through Windows Security, Registry Editor, Group Policy Editor, or Internet Properties, depending on your preference.</li><li>SmartScreen cannot be selectively disabled for specific websites or apps; it's a system-wide setting. Consider using alternative security programs if you choose to disable SmartScreen.</li></ul>

How to Disable Windows Defender SmartScreen on Windows 11

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