Troubleshooting

Windows says “Windows protected your PC”

Why SmartScreen or your browser warns about the signed installer, how to check it is genuine, and how to run it safely.

1 min read Updated Applies to
  • Windows

Our Windows files are code-signed by our business. Microsoft SmartScreen still warns about new signed apps until enough people have installed them, so you may see a blue “Windows protected your PC” screen.

Steps

  1. Download only from this site

    Get the installer from the download buttons on personaldevicebridge.com. If you want to be sure, check it as described in Check that your download is genuine.

  2. Keep the download in the browser

    If Edge says the file isn’t commonly downloaded, open the downloads list, choose … › Keep › Show more › Keep anyway.

  3. Check the publisher

    On the blue screen click More info. The publisher must be 프로젝트팀포유 (Project Team For You). If it says Unknown publisher, don’t run the file; download it again from this site.

  4. Run it

    If the publisher is correct, click Run anyway. The warning goes away as the app builds up a reputation with Microsoft.