Karlston Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 “Block potentially unwanted apps” feature makes its way to Microsoft Chromium Edge Microsoft has just improved the security of their Chromium-based Edge browser, with new changes being made to the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen that are akin to Chrome’s existing Safe Browsing security. Now, users of Edge Canary 79 will have a further layer of protection when visiting malicious sites, or when attempting to download a malicious file. The “Block potentially unwanted apps” (PUAs) feature “prevents downloads of low-reputation apps that might cause unexpected behaviours”. The flag can be found under Services in the Edge browser and can be enabled and disabled manually. However, it’s worth noting that if you do choose to disable it, all subsequent downloads will be flagged as malicious. How to enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen PUA flag in Microsoft Edge Using the latest Microsoft Edge Canary 79.0.280.0 or later: Head to edge://flags page Search for “unwanted”, in the highlighted results for “Microsoft Defender SmartScreen PUA Support” flag. Select “Enabled”. Restart the browser. Blocking unwanted app downloads on Chromium Edge Click on the Ellipsis icon Select Settings > Privacy and services Turn on the “Block potentially unwanted Apps” option. Source: “Block potentially unwanted apps” feature makes its way to Microsoft Chromium Edge (MSPoweruser) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisam Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 My experience with "Potentially Unwanted Apps" is that in many cases they are potentially NECESSARY and deleting or blocking them might cause users some very real headaches. It's a potentialy dangerous option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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