Microsoft Defender SmartScreen couldn't verify if this file is safe because it isn't commonly downloaded.

Make sure you trust FILENAME before you open it. The file is saved to the local system's download folder when you select keep, but not immediately.Įdge displays yet another warning and an explanation for blocking the file download in first place. Even then, it is limited to a trash icon to delete it and a three-dots menu.Ī click on the three-dots menu displays more options, including 'keep'. It is necessary to move with the mouse over the entry of the blocked file to get a list of actions. All icons that are displayed are standard icons that do not help. The interface has no options to deal with the issue by default. Edge displays different SmartScreen warnings depending on why it is blocking the download.įILENAME isn't commonly downloaded. While the latter is relatively easy, it may not be obvious immediately how that is done. Others may want to use controls provided by Microsoft Edge to keep the download. Some users may deal with the issue by using another browser or program for the download. The file itself may be perfectly harmless, but it won't land on the user system unless explicitly allowed. If a file is not known at all by SmartScreen, or not commonly downloaded, then it may be blocked automatically. This subreddit is suitable for both Office warriors and newbies.One of the problems with SmartScreen is that it is also blocking file downloads for new and uncommon files. Microsoft - dedicated to all Microsoft platforms and devices, services, business news, changes in organization and more, it's a central hub for your news related to Microsoft.īing - dedicated to Bing search engine news and discussions.Įxcel - dedicated to Excel, powerful program of Office suite. Surface - dedicated to Surface powerful laptop/tablet and discussions around it and its peripherals.

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