How to Turn Off or Disable the SmartScreen Filter in Windows 8.1

Windows 8 has a new layer of security that builds in the SmartScreen filter from Internet Explorer right into Windows itself.

 

How to Disable the SmartScreen Filter

Open up the classic control panel, and select the System and Security link.

Now select the Action Center option.

Once you are in the Action Center expand the security list, and scroll down looking for the Windows SmartScreen option. Once you have found it click the change settings link.

You will most likely be prompted by UAC to enter your password, now you can totally turn off the SmartScreen Filter. Change the radio button from the default to the bottom option.