From 751e00c3420534b43ffc5e5a3b75b53ebecc13f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: martyav Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:35:07 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] added description of how to turn on pua protection in edge --- ...tentially-unwanted-apps-windows-defender-antivirus.md | 9 +++++++-- .../windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-windows-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-windows-defender-antivirus.md index f5817f0d5e..d0d625f44e 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-windows-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-windows-defender-antivirus.md @@ -116,9 +116,14 @@ Sometimes a file is erroneously blocked by PUA protection, or a feature of a PUA ## URL blocking -URL blocking is a new feature, exclusive to the next major version of Microsoft Edge, which is Chromium-based. URL blocking is provided via [Windows Defender SmartScreen](../windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md). You can configure it by [...] +URL blocking is a new feature, exclusive to the next major version of Microsoft Edge, which is Chromium-based and currently in public preview. URL blocking is provided via [Windows Defender SmartScreen](../windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md). This feature is off by default, but can easily be turned on in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). -If you are running Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), you can safely explore the URL-blocking feature of PUA protection by testing it out on one of our Windows Defender SmartScreen demo pages. +1. From the tool bar, select **Settings and more** > **Settings** +1. Select **Privacy and services** +1. Under the **Services** section, you can toggle **Poentially unwanted app blocking** on or off + +> [!TIP] +> If you are running Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), you can safely explore the URL-blocking feature of PUA protection by testing it out on one of our Windows Defender SmartScreen demo pages. ## Related topics 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 de3eeba6e3..475ce2cff3 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 @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Windows Defender SmartScreen provide an early warning system against websites th - **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). -- **Blocking URLs associated with potentially unwanted applications.** When running the next major version of Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium), SmartScreen 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). +- **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). ## Viewing Windows Defender SmartScreen anti-phishing events