Adding exceptions to SmartScreen Filter

freelancer91

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SmartScreen Filter seems like a good idea on the face of things, but I think that a few changes are in order:

1. Allow user defined exceptions for frequently used applications.
I am currently playing through Avernum: Escape from the Pit, a remake of a classic turn-based isometric adventure RPG. The problem is that every time I launch the app from my desktop or directly from the .exe, SmartScreen blocks it. I went into the .exe's properties and tried to turn off the SmartScreen feature for this app, but it didn't seem to make any changes after hitting Apply. I don't want to turn off SmartScreen completely because of it's value in preventing malicious software from running, but I also don't want to half to ignore the warning every time I launch this app.

2. Warn us before Windows sends data to Microsoft.
I'm not aware of any feature in the SmartScreen Filter that warns the user that Windows is transmitting data to MS. This isn't a big deal for me, but you can bet that at some point down the line, someone will cry fowl about a privacy invasion. Just like Windows error reports, users need to see what is being sent and need to know when it is being sent. An assurance that a name will never be attached to the report is also important. This isn't so much for me as it is for a hypothetical situation in the future that could get MS in hot water.

Perhaps these changes have already been implemented in the RTM, but I haven't seen it yet. I look forward to a final release of Windows 8 and am happy to provide my input on how it can be improved.
 

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Hmmm...that is strange. The unblock method finally seems to work. I wonder if it had something to do with unchecking read only in the properties menu...
 

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    Dell Studio XPS 1340 / Custom desktop
    CPU
    LT: Intel P8600 Core 2 Duo (2.4GHz) DT: QX9770 Core 2 Extreme
    Motherboard
    DT: DX48BT2 from Intel
    Memory
    LT: 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 DT: 8GB of OCZ DDR3 Dual Channel 1333Mhz Gold Series RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    LT: Nvidia 9400M G DT: GTX295
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    DT: 2 Acer 23 iinch 1080p displays
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    LT: 320GB Seagate Momentus 7200rpm
    DT: 1TB Samsung HD103UJ 7200rpm
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    DT: 1000W Rosewill Bronze Series
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    DT: Thermaltake Armor LCS
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Yep, that would be why then. With read only checked, changes would not be applied to the file.

Glad to hear it's unblocked for you now. :)
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
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    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
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