Unable to Open FRST.exe (Blocked by Windows Defender Smart Screen)

[capair45]

I am trying to run the FRST.exe file in order to get help with the "Protection Layer Off" issue that has been around awhile.  I have downloaded the FRST.exe file but when trying to run it, I get a message, " Windows Defender Smart Screen Has Protected your PC".  WD will not let FRST.exe run.  There is no option to bypass this and "Run Anyway" (See attachment).  Additionally, I have Windows Defender turned off in Services & Startup so I'm confused as to why WD is interfering.

A web search says I should go to Control Panel - System & Maintenance and change Smart Screen settings.  However, there is no such option in Control Panel - System & Security (see attachment).

How can I find the settings to turn Smart Screen off so I can run FRST.exe?

[Firefox]

If I am not mistaken these is now a feature of Windows Defender....

Go into Windows Defender -> App & Browser Control -> Check Apps and Files -> Off

remember to turn that back on after your done to protect your computer.

[capair45]

Yes... that was it!  I'll get the logs posted and explain my issue shortly.  Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

[Firefox]

40 minutes ago, capair45 said:

Yes... that was it!  I'll get the logs posted and explain my issue shortly.  Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

great, get you logs and post them in the topic where they were helping you....

[LiquidTension]

For future reference, clicking More info in the SmartScreen warning will reveal the Run anyway button. Disabling SmartScreen is not required.

Edited October 12, 2017 by LiquidTension

[capair45]

Good to know that.  Thanks for the insight!