• marcos@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    Windows will block any software that isn’t popular. Unless the developer pays Microsoft.

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      10 days ago

      I think I’ve seen this before, very rarely though. If I remember correctly you can continue to open it from the popup, right?

      “Windows Smartscreen has blocked this app from running”

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      10 days ago

      I’ve never seen that, and I’ve been using Windows professionally and personally for…ever.

      • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        10 days ago

        It’s only a thing if you leave smartscreen on. Think it might also only apply to stuff downloaded through Edge, but don’t quote me on that.