Turn on SmartScreen using Microsoft Edge Browser:

• Open Microsoft Edge Browser in Windows 11.
• Click on Settings and more that is available in the top right corner of the Microsoft Edge. You can also use the shortcut Alt + F.

Settings and more

• Now, click on Settings.

Settings

• From the left pane, click on Privacy, Search, and Services.

Privacy, Search, and Services

• Scroll down and locate Microsoft Defender SmartScreen under Security. Toggle the switch to enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Edge Browser.

Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Edge Browser

Enable SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge Browser using Windows Settings:

This is an alternate way, relatively a long way to enable this feature in Edge Browser. However, if you face any issues following the above method, you can try out this method. SmartScreen for Apps is an integrated security feature available in the Windows 11 OS.

• Go to Windows Settings using the key combination Win Key + I.
• Click on Privacy & Settings.

Privacy-Settings

• Under Security , click on Windows Security.

Windows-Security

• Open App & Browser Control that is available under Protection areas.

App and Browser Control

• App & Browser Control windows will open. Click on Reputation-based protection settings.

Reputation-based Protection Settings

• Scroll down and locate SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge. Toggle the switch to ON to Enable SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge Browser. That is it!

Turn on SmartScreen for Edge Browser

Takeaway:

SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge is seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Edge Browser, providing a smooth and unobtrusive security experience. It significantly enhances your security by blocking access to malicious websites and preventing harmful downloads. This offers real-time protection by constantly updating its database of threats. Happy Browsing! Peace out!