>**|
| Prevent the First Run webpage from opening on Microsoft Edge | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\MicrosoftEdge\\Main
REG_DWORD name: PreventFirstRunPage
Value: **1**|
@@ -875,7 +875,7 @@ To turn off **Let apps use my advertising ID for experiences across apps (turnin
- Create a REG_DWORD registry setting named **DisabledByGroupPolicy** in **HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\AdvertisingInfo** with a value of 1 (one).
-To turn off **Turn on SmartScreen Filter to check web content (URLs) that Microsoft Store apps use**:
+To turn off **Turn on Windows Defender SmartScreen to check web content (URLs) that Microsoft Store apps use**:
- Turn off the feature in the UI.
diff --git a/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints.md b/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints.md
index d096e3ff63..3e1def041d 100644
--- a/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints.md
+++ b/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1809-endpoints.md
@@ -413,7 +413,7 @@ If you [turn off traffic for these endpoints](manage-connections-from-windows-op
|MpCmdRun.exe|HTTPS|go.microsoft.com |
The following endpoints are used for Windows Defender Smartscreen reporting and notifications.
-If you [turn off traffic for these endpoints](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-defender-smartscreen), Smartscreen notifications will no appear.
+If you [turn off traffic for these endpoints](manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services.md#bkmk-defender-smartscreen), Windows Defender Smartscreen notifications will no appear.
| Source process | Protocol | Destination |
|----------------|----------|------------|
diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md b/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md
index 73692e6065..5b591d8501 100644
--- a/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md
+++ b/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.author: dansimp
The Windows operating system has many features to help protect you from malware, and it does an amazingly good job. Except for apps that businesses develop and use internally, all Microsoft Store apps must meet a series of requirements to be certified and included in the Microsoft Store. This certification process examines several criteria, including security, and is an effective means of preventing malware from entering the Microsoft Store. Even if a malicious app does get through, the Windows 10 operating system includes a series of security features that can mitigate the impact. For instance, Microsoft Store apps are sandboxed and lack the privileges necessary to access user data or change system settings.
-Windows 10 has multiple levels of protection for desktop apps and data, too. Windows Defender uses signatures to detect and quarantine apps that are known to be malicious. The SmartScreen Filter warns users before allowing them to run an untrustworthy app, even if it’s recognized as malware. Before an app can change system settings, the user would have to grant the app administrative privileges by using User Account Control.
+Windows 10 has multiple levels of protection for desktop apps and data, too. Windows Defender uses signatures to detect and quarantine apps that are known to be malicious. Windows Defender SmartScreen warns users before allowing them to run an untrustworthy app, even if it’s recognized as malware. Before an app can change system settings, the user would have to grant the app administrative privileges by using User Account Control.
Those are just some of the ways that Windows 10 protects you from malware. However, those security features protect you only after Windows 10 starts. Modern malware—and bootkits specifically—are capable of starting before Windows, completely bypassing operating system security, and remaining completely hidden.
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md
index f9afe4a013..5cb56782a9 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md
@@ -602,9 +602,9 @@
#### [Family options](windows-defender-security-center/wdsc-family-options.md)
-### [SmartScreen](windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md)
-#### [SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md)
-#### [Set up and use SmartScreen on individual devices](windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-set-individual-device.md)
+### [Windows Defender SmartScreen](windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md)
+#### [Windows Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md)
+#### [Set up and use Windows Defender SmartScreen on individual devices](windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-set-individual-device.md)
### [Windows Defender Device Guard: virtualization-based security and WDAC](device-guard/introduction-to-device-guard-virtualization-based-security-and-windows-defender-application-control.md)
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md
index 63ef1862ba..3659eaeffb 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Microsoft provides comprehensive security capabilities that help protect against
* [Controlled folder access](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-controlled-folders-exploit-guard) stops ransomware in its tracks by preventing unauthorized access to your important files. Controlled folder access locks down folders, allowing only authorized apps to access files. Unauthorized apps, including ransomware and other malicious executable files, DLLs, and scripts are denied access.
-* [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) browser protects against threats such as ransomware by preventing exploit kits from running. By using Microsoft [SmartScreen](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index), Microsoft Edge blocks access to malicious websites.
+* [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) browser protects against threats such as ransomware by preventing exploit kits from running. By using [Windows Defender SmartScreen](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index), Microsoft Edge blocks access to malicious websites.
* [Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)](https://products.office.com/exchange/exchange-email-security-spam-protection) offers enterprise-class reliability and protection against spam and malware, while maintaining access to email during and after emergencies.
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/unwanted-software.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/unwanted-software.md
index 28718f36f6..fdf1e1e4bf 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/unwanted-software.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/unwanted-software.md
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Microsoft uses an extensive [evaluation criteria](criteria.md) to identify unwan
To prevent unwanted software infection, download software only from official websites, or from the Microsoft Store. Be wary of downloading software from third-party sites.
-Use [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) when browsing the internet. Microsoft Edge includes additional protections that effectively block browser modifiers that can change your browser settings. Microsoft Edge also blocks known websites hosting unwanted software using [SmartScreen](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) (also used by Internet Explorer).
+Use [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) when browsing the internet. Microsoft Edge includes additional protections that effectively block browser modifiers that can change your browser settings. Microsoft Edge also blocks known websites hosting unwanted software using [Windows Defender SmartScreen](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) (also used by Internet Explorer).
Enable [Windows Defender Antivirus](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10) in Windows 10. It provides real-time protection against threats and detects and removes known unwanted software.
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/investigate-machines.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/investigate-machines.md
index eada51bd1c..56539b10cf 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/investigate-machines.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/investigate-machines.md
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ More details about certain events are provided in the **Additional information**
- Active threat detected - the threat detection occurred while the threat was running
- Remediation unsuccessful - an attempt to remediate the detected threat was invoked but failed
- Remediation successful - the detected threat was stopped and cleaned
-- Warning bypassed by user - the SmartScreen warning was dismissed and overridden by a user
+- Warning bypassed by user - the Windows Defender SmartScreen warning was dismissed and overridden by a user
- Suspicious script detected - a potentially malicious script was found running
- The alert category - if the event led to the generation of an alert, the alert category ("Lateral Movement", for example) is provided
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md
index d006defd48..ed62718fa4 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md
@@ -106,9 +106,8 @@ When you add an indicator hash for a file, you can choose to raise an alert and
Files automatically blocked by an indicator won't show up in the files's Action center, but the alerts will still be visible in the Alerts queue.
-
-## Create indicators for IPs and URLs/domains
-Microsoft Defender ATP can block what Microsoft deems as malicious IPs/URLs through SmartScreen for Microsoft browsers and Network Protection for non-Microsoft browsers and calls made outside the browser.
+## Create indicators for IPs and URLs/domains (preview)
+Microsoft Defender ATP can block what Microsoft deems as malicious IPs/URLs, through Windows Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft browsers, and through Network Protection for non-Microsoft browsers or calls made outside of a browser.
The threat intelligence data set for this has been managed by Microsoft.
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/secure-score-dashboard.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/secure-score-dashboard.md
index 75423bc86d..1ac2ee7415 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/secure-score-dashboard.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/secure-score-dashboard.md
@@ -184,10 +184,9 @@ You can take the following actions to increase the overall security score of you
* Turn on Microsoft Defender AG on compatible machines
* Turn on managed mode
-
For more information, see [Microsoft Defender Application Guard overview](../windows-defender-application-guard/wd-app-guard-overview.md).
-### Windows Defender SmartScreen optimization
+### Windows Defender SmartScreen optimization
A well-configured machine complies to a minimum baseline configuration setting. This tile shows you a list of actions to apply on endpoints to meet the minimum baseline configuration setting for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.
@@ -202,22 +201,22 @@ A well-configured machine complies to a minimum baseline configuration setting.
The following settings must be configured with the following settings:
* Check apps and files: **Warn** or **Block**
-* SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge: **Warn** or **Block**
-* SmartScreen for Microsoft store apps: **Warn** or **Off**
+* Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge: **Warn** or **Block**
+* Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft store apps: **Warn** or **Off**
You can take the following actions to increase the overall security score of your organization:
- Set **Check app and files** to **Warn** or **Block**
-- Set **SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge** to **Warn** or **Block**
-- Set **SmartScreen for Microsoft store apps** to **Warn** or **Off**
+- Set **Windows Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge** to **Warn** or **Block**
+- Set **Windows Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft store apps** to **Warn** or **Off**
For more information, see [Windows Defender SmartScreen](../windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md).
* Set **Check app and files** to **Warn** or **Block**
-* Set **SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge** to **Warn** or **Block**
-* Set **SmartScreen for Microsoft store apps** to **Warn** or **Off**
+* Set **Windows Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge** to **Warn** or **Block**
+* Set **Windows Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft store apps** to **Warn** or **Off**
-For more information, see [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](../windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md).
+For more information, see [Windows Defender SmartScreen](../windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md).
### Windows Defender Firewall optimization
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/overview-of-threat-mitigations-in-windows-10.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/overview-of-threat-mitigations-in-windows-10.md
index 1198ca299a..355b58c60f 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/overview-of-threat-mitigations-in-windows-10.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/overview-of-threat-mitigations-in-windows-10.md
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ As an IT professional, you can ask application developers and software vendors t
Windows Defender SmartScreen notifies users if they click on reported phishing and malware websites, and helps protect them against unsafe downloads or make informed decisions about downloads.
-For Windows 10, Microsoft improved SmartScreen (now called Windows Defender SmartScreen) protection capability by integrating its app reputation abilities into the operating system itself, which allows SmartScreen to check the reputation of files downloaded from the Internet and warn users when they’re about to run a high-risk downloaded file. The first time a user runs an app that originates from the Internet, SmartScreen checks the reputation of the application by using digital signatures and other factors against a service that Microsoft maintains. If the app lacks a reputation or is known to be malicious, SmartScreen warns the user or blocks execution entirely, depending on how the administrator has configured Microsoft Intune or Group Policy settings.
+For Windows 10, Microsoft improved SmartScreen (now called Windows Defender SmartScreen) protection capability by integrating its app reputation abilities into the operating system itself, which allows Windows Defender SmartScreen to check the reputation of files downloaded from the Internet and warn users when they’re about to run a high-risk downloaded file. The first time a user runs an app that originates from the Internet, Windows Defender SmartScreen checks the reputation of the application by using digital signatures and other factors against a service that Microsoft maintains. If the app lacks a reputation or is known to be malicious, Windows Defender SmartScreen warns the user or blocks execution entirely, depending on how the administrator has configured Microsoft Intune or Group Policy settings.
For more information, see [Windows Defender SmartScreen overview](windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md).
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-10-mobile-security-guide.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-10-mobile-security-guide.md
index eede2665f7..6e9ba266d1 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-10-mobile-security-guide.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-10-mobile-security-guide.md
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ The table below outlines how Windows 10 Mobile mitigates specific malware threat
Users access a dangerous website without knowledge of the risk. |
-The SmartScreen URL Reputation feature prevents users from going to a malicious website that may try to exploit the browser and take control of the device. |
+The Windows Defender SmartScreen URL Reputation feature prevents users from going to a malicious website that may try to exploit the browser and take control of the device. |
Malware exploits a vulnerability in a browser add-on. |
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md
index 90c2964d84..5b78c1f8cd 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ To configure these settings:
Location | Setting | Description | Default setting (if not configured)
---|---|---|---
Real-time protection | Monitor file and program activity on your computer | The Windows Defender Antivirus engine makes note of any file changes (file writes, such as moves, copies, or modifications) and general program activity (programs that are opened or running and that cause other programs to run) | Enabled
-Real-time protection | Scan all downloaded files and attachments | Downloaded files and attachments are automatically scanned. This operates in addition to the SmartScreen filter, which scans files before and during downloading | Enabled
+Real-time protection | Scan all downloaded files and attachments | Downloaded files and attachments are automatically scanned. This operates in addition Windows Defender SmartScreen, which scans files before and during downloading | Enabled
Real-time protection | Turn on process scanning whenever real-time protection is enabled | You can independently enable the Windows Defender Antivirus engine to scan running processes for suspicious modifications or behaviors. This is useful if you have temporarily disabled real-time protection and want to automatically scan processes that started while it was disabled | Enabled
Real-time protection | Turn on behavior monitoring | The AV engine will monitor file processes, file and registry changes, and other events on your endpoints for suspicious and known malicious activity | Enabled
Real-time protection | Turn on raw volume write notifications | Information about raw volume writes will be analyzed by behavior monitoring | Enabled
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/wdsc-account-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/wdsc-account-protection.md
index 7dbb40b803..2ab6468f1e 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/wdsc-account-protection.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/wdsc-account-protection.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Account protection in the Windows Security app
description: Use the Account protection section to manage security for your account and sign in to Microsoft.
-keywords: account protection, wdav, smartscreen, antivirus, wdsc, exploit, protection, hide
+keywords: account protection, wdav, smartscreen, antivirus, wdsc, exploit, protection, hide, Windows Defender SmartScreen, SmartScreen Filter, Windows SmartScreen
search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh
ms.pagetype: security
ms.prod: w10
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md
index 1a7b1eae79..939db827c5 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Available Windows Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings (Windows 10)
description: A list of all available setttings for Windows Defender SmartScreen using Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings.
-keywords: SmartScreen Filter, Windows SmartScreen
+keywords: SmartScreen Filter, Windows SmartScreen, Windows Defender SmartScreen
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: explore
ms.sitesec: library
@@ -35,12 +35,12 @@ SmartScreen uses registry-based Administrative Template policy settings. For mor
Windows 10, version 1703:
Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender SmartScreen\Explorer\Configure Windows Defender SmartScreenWindows 10, Version 1607 and earlier:
Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Configure Windows SmartScreen |
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT |
-This policy setting turns on Windows Defender SmartScreen. If you enable this setting, it turns on Windows Defender SmartScreen and your employees are unable to turn it off. Additionally, when enabling this feature, you must also pick whether SmartScreen should Warn your employees or Warn and prevent bypassing the message (effectively blocking the employee from the site). If you disable this setting, it turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen and your employees are unable to turn it on. If you don't configure this setting, your employees can decide whether to use Windows Defender SmartScreen. |
+This policy setting turns on Windows Defender SmartScreen. If you enable this setting, it turns on Windows Defender SmartScreen and your employees are unable to turn it off. Additionally, when enabling this feature, you must also pick whether Windows Defender SmartScreen should Warn your employees or Warn and prevent bypassing the message (effectively blocking the employee from the site). If you disable this setting, it turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen and your employees are unable to turn it on. If you don't configure this setting, your employees can decide whether to use Windows Defender SmartScreen. |
| Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender SmartScreen\Explorer\Configure App Install Control |
Windows 10, version 1703 |
-This setting helps protect PCs by allowing users to install apps only from the Microsoft Store. SmartScreen must be enabled for this feature to work properly. If you enable this setting, your employees can only install apps from the Microsoft Store. If you disable this setting, your employees can install apps from anywhere, including as a download from the Internet. If you don't configure this setting, your employees can choose whether they can install from anywhere or only from Microsoft Store. |
+This setting helps protect PCs by allowing users to install apps only from the Microsoft Store. Windows Defender SmartScreen must be enabled for this feature to work properly. If you enable this setting, your employees can only install apps from the Microsoft Store. If you disable this setting, your employees can install apps from anywhere, including as a download from the Internet. If you don't configure this setting, your employees can choose whether they can install from anywhere or only from Microsoft Store. |
Windows 10, version 1703:
Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender SmartScreen\Microsoft Edge\Configure Windows Defender SmartScreenWindows 10, Version 1607 and earlier:
Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Edge\Configure Windows SmartScreen |
@@ -60,23 +60,23 @@ SmartScreen uses registry-based Administrative Template policy settings. For mor
| Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Prevent managing SmartScreen Filter |
Internet Explorer 9 or later |
-This policy setting prevents the employee from managing SmartScreen Filter. If you enable this policy setting, the employee isn't prompted to turn on SmartScreen Filter. All website addresses that are not on the filter's allow list are sent automatically to Microsoft without prompting the employee. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the employee is prompted to decide whether to turn on SmartScreen Filter during the first-run experience. |
+This policy setting prevents the employee from managing Windows Defender SmartScreen. If you enable this policy setting, the employee isn't prompted to turn on Windows Defender SmartScreen. All website addresses that are not on the filter's allow list are sent automatically to Microsoft without prompting the employee. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the employee is prompted to decide whether to turn on Windows Defender SmartScreen during the first-run experience. |
| Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Prevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warnings |
Internet Explorer 8 or later |
-This policy setting determines whether an employee can bypass warnings from SmartScreen Filter. If you enable this policy setting, SmartScreen Filter warnings block the employee. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the employee can bypass SmartScreen Filter warnings. |
+This policy setting determines whether an employee can bypass warnings from Windows Defender SmartScreen. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings block the employee. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the employee can bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings. |
| Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Prevent bypassing SmartScreen Filter warnings about files that are not commonly downloaded from the Internet |
Internet Explorer 9 or later |
-This policy setting determines whether the employee can bypass warnings from SmartScreen Filter. SmartScreen Filter warns the employee about executable files that Internet Explorer users do not commonly download from the Internet. If you enable this policy setting, SmartScreen Filter warnings block the employee. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the employee can bypass SmartScreen Filter warnings. |
+This policy setting determines whether the employee can bypass warnings from Windows Defender SmartScreen. Windows Defender SmartScreen warns the employee about executable files that Internet Explorer users do not commonly download from the Internet. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings block the employee. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the employee can bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings. |
## MDM settings
If you manage your policies using Microsoft Intune, you'll want to use these MDM policy settings. All settings support both desktop computers (running Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise, enrolled with Microsoft Intune) and Windows 10 Mobile devices.
-For SmartScreen Internet Explorer MDM policies, see [Policy CSP - InternetExplorer](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer).
+For Windows Defender SmartScreen Internet Explorer MDM policies, see [Policy CSP - InternetExplorer](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-internetexplorer).
| Setting |
@@ -115,8 +115,8 @@ For SmartScreen Internet Explorer MDM policies, see [Policy CSP - InternetExplor
URI full path. ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SmartScreen/EnableSmartScreenInShell
Data type. Integer
Allowed values:
-- 0 . Turns off SmartScreen in Windows for app and file execution.
-- 1. Turns on SmartScreen in Windows for app and file execution.
+0 . Turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen in Windows for app and file execution.
+1. Turns on Windows Defender SmartScreen in Windows for app and file execution.
@@ -127,8 +127,8 @@ For SmartScreen Internet Explorer MDM policies, see [Policy CSP - InternetExplor
URI full path. ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/SmartScreen/PreventOverrideForFilesInShell
Data type. Integer
Allowed values:
-- 0 . Employees can ignore SmartScreen warnings and run malicious files.
-- 1. Employees can't ignore SmartScreen warnings and run malicious files.
+0 . Employees can ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings and run malicious files.
+1. Employees can't ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings and run malicious files.
@@ -139,8 +139,8 @@ For SmartScreen Internet Explorer MDM policies, see [Policy CSP - InternetExplor
URI full path. ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/PreventSmartscreenPromptOverride
Data type. Integer
Allowed values:
-- 0 . Employees can ignore SmartScreen warnings.
-- 1. Employees can't ignore SmartScreen warnings.
+0 . Employees can ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings.
+1. Employees can't ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings.
@@ -151,8 +151,8 @@ For SmartScreen Internet Explorer MDM policies, see [Policy CSP - InternetExplor
URI full path. ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/PreventSmartScreenPromptOverrideForFiles
Data type. Integer
Allowed values:
-- 0 . Employees can ignore SmartScreen warnings for files.
-- 1. Employees can't ignore SmartScreen warnings for files.
+0 . Employees can ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings for files.
+1. Employees can't ignore Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings for files.
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md
index 475ce2cff3..e5d0cfcce1 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Windows Defender SmartScreen overview (Windows 10)
description: Conceptual info about Windows Defender SmartScreen.
-keywords: SmartScreen Filter, Windows SmartScreen
+keywords: SmartScreen Filter, Windows SmartScreen, Windows Defender SmartScreen
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: explore
ms.sitesec: library
@@ -24,34 +24,34 @@ manager: dansimp
Windows Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites, and the downloading of potentially malicious files.
-**SmartScreen determines whether a site is potentially malicious by:**
+**Windows Defender SmartScreen determines whether a site is potentially malicious by:**
-- Analyzing visited webpages, looking for indications of suspicious behavior. If SmartScreen determines that a page is suspicious, it will show a warning page to advise caution.
+- Analyzing visited webpages looking for indications of suspicious behavior. If Windows Defender Smartscreen determines that a page is suspicious, it will show a warning page to advise caution.
-- Checking visited sites against a dynamic list of reported phishing and malicious software sites. If SmartScreen finds a match, it will show a warning indicating that the site might be malicious.
+- Checking the visited sites against a dynamic list of reported phishing sites and malicious software sites. If it finds a match, Windows Defender SmartScreen shows a warning to let the user know that the site might be malicious.
-**SmartScreen determines whether a downloaded app or app installer is potentially malicious by:**
+**Windows Defender SmartScreen determines whether a downloaded app or app installer is potentially malicious by:**
-- Checking downloaded files against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe. If SmartScreen finds a match, it will show a warning indicating that the site might be malicious.
+- Checking downloaded files against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe. If it finds a match, Windows Defender SmartScreen shows a warning to let the user know that the site might be malicious.
-- Checking downloaded files against a list of files that are well-known and downloaded by many Windows users. If the file isn't on that list, SmartScreen shows a warning, advising caution.
+- Checking downloaded files against a list of files that are well known and downloaded by many Windows users. If the file isn't on that list, Windows Defender SmartScreen shows a warning, advising caution.
- > [!NOTE]
- > Before Windows 10, version 1703, this feature was called _the SmartScreen Filter_ when used within the browser and _Windows SmartScreen_ when used outside of the browser.
+ >[!NOTE]
+ >Before Windows 10, version 1703, this feature was called _the SmartScreen filter_ when used within the browser and _Windows SmartScreen_ when used outside of the browser.
## Benefits of Windows Defender SmartScreen
Windows Defender SmartScreen provide an early warning system against websites that might engage in phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malware through a socially-engineered attack. The primary benefits are:
-- **Anti-phishing and anti-malware support.** SmartScreen helps to protect your employees from sites that are reported to host phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malicious software. It can also help protect against deceptive advertisements, scam sites, and drive-by attacks. Drive-by attacks are web-based attacks that tend to start on a trusted site, targeting security vulnerabilities in commonly-used software. Because drive-by attacks can happen even if the user does not click or download anything on the page, the danger often goes unnoticed. For more info about drive-by attacks, see [Evolving Microsoft SmartScreen to protect you from drive-by attacks](https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/12/16/SmartScreen-drive-by-improvements/#3B7Bb8bzeAPq8hXE.97)
+- **Anti-phishing and anti-malware support.** Windows Defender SmartScreen helps to protect your employees from sites that are reported to host phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malicious software. It can also help protect against deceptive advertisements, scam sites, and drive-by attacks. Drive-by attacks are web-based attacks that tend to start on a trusted site, targeting security vulnerabilities in commonly-used software. Because drive-by attacks can happen even if the user does not click or download anything on the page, the danger often goes unnoticed. For more info about drive-by attacks, see [Evolving Windows Defender SmartScreen to protect you from drive-by attacks](https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/12/16/SmartScreen-drive-by-improvements/#3B7Bb8bzeAPq8hXE.97)
-- **Reputation-based URL and app protection.** SmartScreen evaluates a website's URLs to determine if they're known to distribute or host unsafe content. It also provides reputation checks for apps, checking downloaded programs and the digital signature used to sign a file. If a URL, a file, an app, or a certificate has an established reputation, your employees won't see any warnings. If however there's no reputation, the item is marked as a higher risk and presents a warning to the employee.
+- **Reputation-based URL and app protection.** Windows Defender SmartScreen evaluates a website's URLs to determine if they're known to distribute or host unsafe content. It also provides reputation checks for apps, checking downloaded programs and the digital signature used to sign a file. If a URL, a file, an app, or a certificate has an established reputation, your employees won't see any warnings. If however there's no reputation, the item is marked as a higher risk and presents a warning to the employee.
-- **Operating system integration.** SmartScreen is integrated into the Windows 10 operating system, meaning that it checks any files an app (including 3rd-party browsers and email clients) attempts to download and run.
+- **Operating system integration.** Windows Defender SmartScreen is integrated into the Windows 10 operating system, meaning that it checks any files an app (including 3rd-party browsers and email clients) attempts to download and run.
-- **Improved heuristics and diagnostic data.** SmartScreen is constantly learning and endeavoring to stay up-to-date, so it can help to protect you against potentially malicious sites and files.
+- **Improved heuristics and diagnostic data.** Windows Defender SmartScreen is constantly learning and endeavoring to stay up-to-date, so it can help to protect you against potentially malicious sites and files.
-- **Management through Group Policy and Microsoft Intune.** SmartScreen supports using both Group Policy and Microsoft Intune settings. For more info about all available settings, see [Available Windows Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md).
+- **Management through Group Policy and Microsoft Intune.** Windows Defender SmartScreen supports using both Group Policy and Microsoft Intune settings. For more info about all available settings, see [Available Windows Defender SmartScreen Group Policy and mobile device management (MDM) settings](windows-defender-smartscreen-available-settings.md).
- **Blocking URLs associated with potentially unwanted applications.** In the next major version of Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium), SmartScreen will blocks URLs associated with potentially unwanted applications, or PUAs. For more information on blocking URLs associated with PUAs, see [Detect and block potentially unwanted applications](../windows-defender-antivirus/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-windows-defender-antivirus.md).
@@ -59,20 +59,20 @@ Windows Defender SmartScreen provide an early warning system against websites th
When Windows Defender SmartScreen warns or blocks an employee from a website, it's logged as [Event 1035 - Anti-Phishing](https://technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/dd565657(v=msdn.10).aspx).
-## Viewing Windows event logs for SmartScreen
-
-SmartScreen events appear in the Microsoft-Windows-SmartScreen/Debug log in Event Viewer.
+## Viewing Windows event logs for Windows Defender SmartScreen
+Windows Defender SmartScreen events appear in the Microsoft-Windows-SmartScreen/Debug log in Event Viewer.
> [!NOTE]
> For information on how to use the Event Viewer, see [Windows Event Viewer](https://docs.microsoft.com/host-integration-server/core/windows-event-viewer1).
EventID | Description
-|-
-1000 | Application SmartScreen Event
-1001 | Uri SmartScreen Event
-1002 | User Decision SmartScreen Event
+1000 | Application Windows Defender SmartScreen Event
+1001 | Uri Windows Defender SmartScreen Event
+1002 | User Decision Windows Defender SmartScreen Event
## Related topics
+- [Windows Defender SmartScreen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://feedback.smartscreen.microsoft.com/smartscreenfaq.aspx)
- [SmartScreen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://feedback.smartscreen.microsoft.com/smartscreenfaq.aspx)
- [Threat protection](../index.md)
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-set-individual-device.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-set-individual-device.md
index ca7c0039c1..9d10a82e3a 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-set-individual-device.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-set-individual-device.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Set up and use Windows Defender SmartScreen on individual devices (Windows 10)
description: Steps about what happens when an employee tries to run an app, how employees can report websites as safe or unsafe, and how employees can use the Windows Security to set Windows Defender SmartScreen for individual devices.
-keywords: SmartScreen Filter, Windows SmartScreen
+keywords: SmartScreen Filter, Windows SmartScreen, Windows Defender SmartScreen
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: explore
ms.sitesec: library
@@ -39,28 +39,28 @@ Starting with Windows 10, version 1703 your employees can use Windows Security t
- **Warn.** Warns employees that the apps and files being downloaded from the web are potentially dangerous, but allows the action to continue.
- - **Off.** Turns off SmartScreen, so an employee isn't alerted or stopped from downloading potentially malicious apps and files.
+ - **Off.** Turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen, so an employee isn't alerted or stopped from downloading potentially malicious apps and files.
- - In the **SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge** area:
+ - In the **Windows Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge** area:
- **Block.** Stops employees from downloading and running unrecognized apps and files from the web, while using Microsoft Edge.
- **Warn.** Warns employees that sites and downloads are potentially dangerous, but allows the action to continue while running in Microsoft Edge.
- - **Off.** Turns off SmartScreen, so an employee isn't alerted or stopped from downloading potentially malicious apps and files.
+ - **Off.** Turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen, so an employee isn't alerted or stopped from downloading potentially malicious apps and files.
- - In the **SmartScreen from Microsoft Store apps** area:
+ - In the **Windows Defender SmartScreen from Microsoft Store apps** area:
- **Warn.** Warns employees that the sites and downloads used by Microsoft Store apps are potentially dangerous, but allows the action to continue.
- - **Off.** Turns off SmartScreen, so an employee isn't alerted or stopped from visiting sites or from downloading potentially malicious apps and files.
+ - **Off.** Turns off Windows Defender SmartScreen, so an employee isn't alerted or stopped from visiting sites or from downloading potentially malicious apps and files.
- 
+ 
-## How SmartScreen works when an employee tries to run an app
-Windows Defender SmartScreen checks the reputation of any web-based app the first time it's run from the Internet, checking digital signatures and other factors against a Microsoft-maintained service. If an app has no reputation or is known to be malicious, SmartScreen can warn the employee or block the app from running entirely, depending on how you've configured the feature to run in your organization.
+## How Windows Defender SmartScreen works when an employee tries to run an app
+Windows Defender SmartScreen checks the reputation of any web-based app the first time it's run from the Internet, checking digital signatures and other factors against a Microsoft-maintained service. If an app has no reputation or is known to be malicious, Windows Defender SmartScreen can warn the employee or block the app from running entirely, depending on how you've configured the feature to run in your organization.
-By default, your employees can bypass SmartScreen protection, letting them run legitimate apps after accepting a warning message prompt. You can also use Group Policy or Microsoft Intune to block employees from using unrecognized apps, or to entirely turn off Windows Defender SmartScreen (not recommended).
+By default, your employees can bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen protection, letting them run legitimate apps after accepting a warning message prompt. You can also use Group Policy or Microsoft Intune to block employees from using unrecognized apps, or to entirely turn off Windows Defender SmartScreen (not recommended).
## How employees can report websites as safe or unsafe
You can configure Windows Defender SmartScreen to warn employees from going to a potentially dangerous site. Employees can then choose to report a website as safe from the warning message or as unsafe from within Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11.
