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 ak 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.
Ranje: Windows SmartScreen pa ka rive kounye a
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 Èskrokri 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. Peze Windows kle + R lanse a kouri bwat lòd, tape gpedit.msc ak laprès Antre nan yo louvri a Lokal Group Policy Editè. (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. Koulye a, double-klike (or right-click and select Edit) sou Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen atik.
4. On the following window, ensure Pèmèt is selected. Click on Aplike to save changes and then Ok sòti.
To Configure SmartScreen Settings
1. Peze la Windows kle + mwen yo lansman Anviwònman Windows. Klike sou Mizajou & Sekirite Sosyal.
2. Using the left navigation menu, move to the Windows Sekirite Sosyal tab.
3. Klike sou la Louvri Windows Sekirite Sosyal button on the right panel.
4. Chanje nan la App & navigatè kontwòl tab epi klike sou Repitasyon ki baze sou anviwònman pwoteksyon
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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Metòd 2: Enfim sèvè prokurasyon
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. Lanse Anviwònman Windows again and this time, open Rezo & Entènèt anviwònman.
2. Deplase nan Proxy tab ak aktive sou the switch under the Automatically detect setting sou panèl dwat la.
3. Apre sa, toggle off the ‘Use a proxy server’ switch under the Manual Proxy setup.
4. Close the Settings window and Rekòmanse òdinatè w lan. Check if the SmartScreen error still persists.
Metòd 3: Kreye yon nouvo kont itilizatè
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 ouvri Anviwònman , epi klike sou Kont.
2. Chwazi nan Add some else to this PC opsyon sou la Fanmi & lòt itilizatè paj.
3. In the following pop-up, click on the Mwen pa gen enfòmasyon sou siyati moun sa a hyperlink.
4. Antre nan la Mail address for the new account or use a phone number instead and click on Next. 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 Next fini.
6. Koulye a, peze a Windows kle lanse a meni Start epi klike sou ou Icon pwofil. Dekonekte of your current account.
7. Log in to your new account from the Sign-in screen and verifye 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.