Many users have been reporting issues with the SmartScreen program when trying to launch built-in Microsoft applications like Alarm, Photos, Maps, Mail, etc. An error message reading ‘Windows SmartScreen can’t be reached right now’ is displayed with the option to Run the application anyway or not. The said error is primarily caused due to a poor or no internet connection. Other reasons that may prompt the issue include misconfigured security settings, SmartScreen has been disabled by either the user or a recently installed malware application, interference from proxy servers, SmartScreen is down for maintenance, etc.
With a rise in the number of phishing and virus attacks occurring via the internet, Microsoft had to step up its game and safeguard its users from falling prey to any such web-based attack. Windows SmartScreen, a native cloud-based application on every version of Windows 8 and 10, offers protection against all kinds of attacks when surfing the web through Microsoft Edge agus Internet Explorer. The application stops you from visiting malicious websites and downloading any suspicious files or applications from the internet. SmartScreen when sure about the malicious nature of something, blocks it entirely, and when not sure about an application, will display a warning message and give you the choice to either continue or not.
The Windows SmartScreen Can’t be reached issue is an easy one to fix and all the potential solutions for the same have been discussed in this article.
Fix: Windows SmartScreen Can’t Be Reached Right Now
Fixing the SmartScreen Can’t be Reached issue isn’t very difficult and can be done by simply going over all the suspected culprits one by one. You should start by checking SmartScreen status and its Settings. If everything is properly configured, trying disabling any active proxy servers and creating another Windows user account.
Firstly, check your internet connection and verify it is working properly. Since SmartScreen is a cloud-based security program (SmartScreen checks all the websites you visit against a dynamic list of reported phishing and malicious sites), a stable connection is a must for its operation. Try disconnecting the ethernet cable/WiFi once and then reconnect. If the internet isn’t the causing issue, move on to the solutions below.
Method 1: Ensure SmartScreen is Enabled & Check Settings
Before moving onto any advanced solutions, let’s ensure that the SmartScreen feature is not disabled on your computer. Along with that, you will also need to check the SmartScreen settings. Users can choose if they want the SmartScreen filter to scan all files & applications, malicious websites on Edge, and Microsoft Apps. For maximum safety and protection against any web attacks, the SmartScreen filter should be enabled for all the above items.
To check if SmartScreen is Enabled
1. Brùth Iuchair Windows + R airson a 'chiad uair Run bogsa àithne, seòrsa gpedit.msc agus pàipearan-naidheachd Cuir a-steach gu fosgail an Deasaiche Poileasaidh Buidhne Ionadail. (If the group policy editor is missing from your computer, visit How to install Group Policy editor.)
2. Head down the following path using the navigation menu on the left pane (Click on the tiny arrows to expand a folder.)
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer
3. A-nis, double-cliog (or right-click and select Deasaich) Air an Dèan rèiteachadh air Windows Defender SmartScreen cuspair.
4. On the following window, ensure comas is selected. Click on Cuir a-steach to save changes and then Ok fàgail.
To Configure SmartScreen Settings
1. Brùth air an Iuchair Windows + I. gu a chur air bhog Roghainnean Windows. Brùth air Ùrachadh & Tèarainteachd.
2. Using the left navigation menu, move to the Tèarainteachd Windows tab.
3. Cliog air a 'phutan Fosgail Tèarainteachd Windows button on the right panel.
4. Atharraich chun an Smachd app & brabhsair tab agus briog air Suidhichidhean dìon stèidhichte air cliù
5. Make sure that all the three options (Check apps and files, SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge, and Potentially unwanted app blocking) toggles are turned ON.
6. Restart the computer to apply the SmartScreen setting changes.
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Dòigh 2: Cuir à comas am frithealaiche progsaidh
Many users have been able to get around the ‘Windows SmartScreen Can’t Be Reached Right Now’ issue by turning off the built-in proxy server. If you aren’t already aware, proxy servers are a gateway between you and the internet. They act as a web filter, firewall, ensure user privacy, and cache frequently visited websites which helps in improving web page load time. Sometimes, a proxy server may interfere with the operation of the SmartScreen filter and prompt issues.
1. Launch Roghainnean Windows again and this time, open Lìonra & Eadar-lìn suidheachaidhean.
2. Gluais chun an neach-ionaid tab agus tog air adhart the switch under the Automatically detect setting air a’ phannal cheart.
3. An ath rud, toggle off the ‘Use a proxy server’ switch under the Manual Proxy setup.
4. Close the Settings window and Ath-thòiseachadh do choimpiutair. Check if the SmartScreen error still persists.
Dòigh 3: Cruthaich cunntas cleachdaiche ùr
It is quite possible that certain inconsistencies or the custom settings of your current account may be the culprit behind SmartScreen issues so creating a new user account will help provide a clean slate. However, the custom settings you have set over the course of time will be reset.
1. Once again fosgailte roghainnean agus briog air a ' Cunntasan.
2. Tagh an Add some else to this PC roghainn air an Teaghlach & luchd-cleachdaidh eile duilleag.
3. In the following pop-up, click on the Chan eil fiosrachadh inntrigidh an neach seo agam eadar-cheangal.
4. Cuir a-steach an Seòladh puist for the new account or use a phone number instead and click on An ath-. You can even get an entirely new email address or continue without a Microsoft account (local user account).
5. Fill in the other user credentials (password, country, and birth date) and click on An ath- gus crìoch a chur air.
6. A-nis, brùth an Iuchair Windows airson a 'chiad uair start menu agus cliog air do shon Ìomhaigh pròifil. Soidhnig a-mach of your current account.
7. Log in to your new account from the Sign-in screen and Dearbhaich if the Windows SmartScreen issue still persists.
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That’s it for this article and we hope this article was helpful and you were able to fix Windows SmartScreen Can’t Be Reached Right Now error. If not, get in touch with us in the comments and we will help you out further.