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 và 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 Lừa đảo 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. nhấn Phím Windows + R để khởi động chạy hộp lệnh, loại gpedit.msc và báo chí đăng ký hạng mục thi đến mở Local Group Policy Editor. (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. Bây giờ, dnhấp chuột (or right-click and select Chỉnh sửa) trên Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen mục.
4. On the following window, ensure Kích hoạt is selected. Click on Đăng Nhập to save changes and then Ok để thoát ra
To Configure SmartScreen Settings
1. Nhấn nút Cửa sổ chính + I đến phóng Windows Settings. Nhấp vào Cập nhật & Bảo mật.
2. Using the left navigation menu, move to the Windows Security tab.
3. Bấm vào Mở bảo mật Windows button on the right panel.
4. Chuyển sang Kiểm soát ứng dụng và trình duyệt tab và nhấp vào Cài đặt bảo vệ dựa trên danh tiếng
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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Method 2: Disable Proxy Server
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. Phóng Windows Settings again and this time, open Mạng & Internet cài đặt.
2. Di chuyển đến Proxy tab và bật lên the switch under the Automatically detect setting trên bảng điều khiển bên phải.
KHAI THÁC. Kế tiếp, toggle off the ‘Use a proxy server’ switch under the Manual Proxy setup.
4. Close the Settings window and Khởi động lại máy tính của bạn. Check if the SmartScreen error still persists.
Phương pháp 3: Tạo tài khoản người dùng mới
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 mở Cài đặt và click vào Trợ Lý Giám Đốc.
2. Chọn Add some else to this PC tùy chọn trên Gia đình và những người dùng khác .
3. In the following pop-up, click on the Tôi không có thông tin đăng nhập của người này siêu liên kết.
4. Nhập Địa chỉ thư for the new account or use a phone number instead and click on Sau. 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 Sau kêt thuc.
6. Bây giờ, nhấn nút Chốt cửa sổ để khởi động Menu bắt đầu và bấm vào của bạn Biểu tượng hồ sơ. Đăng xuất (Sign out) of your current account.
7. Log in to your new account from the Sign-in screen and xác minh 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.