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However, you might have encountered a different message - “Windows protected your PC” or “An administrator has blocked you from running this app”. A pop-up appears with the message “This app has been blocked for your protection” and Windows 10 blocks it from launching. When Windows detects suspicious behavior, it immediately warns the user that the application might be unsafe. What does the “This app has been blocked for your protection” error means? You can also report suspicious programs to Microsoft if you think they have malicious intentions.

Checks files you download against a list of files that are known and downloaded by many Windows users.

Checks files you download against a list of unsafe programs.

Checks websites you visit against a list of reported phishing and malware sites.

Analyzes websites and looks for suspicious behavior (you don’t need to block websites yourself, it’s done automatically).

Here’s how Windows Defender SmartScreen works: Windows Defender SmartScreen, first introduced in Windows 8, protects users against malware and phishing websites, and prevents malicious software downloads.