GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen

This policy setting lets you configure whether to turn on Windows Defender SmartScreen. Windows Defender SmartScreen provides warning messages to help protect your employees from potential phishing scams and malicious software. By default, Windows Defender SmartScreen is turned on.

If you enable this setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen is turned on and employees can't turn it off.

If you disable this setting, Windows Defender SmartScreen is turned off and employees can't turn it on.

If you don't configure this setting, employees can choose whether to use Windows Defender SmartScreen.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductMicrosoft Edge Group Policies
CategoryMicrosoft Edge
Applies toComputer & User Configuration
Supported onMicrosoft Edge on Windows 10 or later
Registry Key[HKLM|HKCU]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftMicrosoftEdgePhishingFilter
Value NameEnabledV9
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0