Microsoft Windows EXE SmartScreenSettings.exe

SmartScreenSettings.exe: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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SmartScreenSettings files, such as SmartScreenSettings.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Microsoft for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

The first version of SmartScreenSettings.exe was released for the Windows 8 Operating System on 08/01/2012 inside Windows 8. The newest file release date for Windows 8.1 was 10/18/2013 [version 6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)].

Please continue reading to find your correct SmartScreenSettings.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SmartScreenSettings.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	SmartScreenSettings
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1b00
Code Size:	5120

View Other SmartScreenSettings.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	212 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:53:03+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:28+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:10:29 01:39:47+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	5120
Initialized Data Size:	211456
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1b00
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
Product Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	SmartScreenSettings
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
Internal Name:	SmartScreenSettings
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	SmartScreenSettings.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.3.9600.17415

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What are SmartScreenSettings.exe Error Messages?

SmartScreenSettings.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when SmartScreenSettings.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, SmartScreenSettings.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these SmartScreenSettings.exe error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common SmartScreenSettings.exe errors include:

SmartScreenSettings.exe - Bad Image.
SmartScreenSettings.exe Application Error.
SmartScreenSettings.exe could not be found.
SmartScreenSettings.exe could not be installed.
SmartScreenSettings.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
SmartScreenSettings.exe could not be started.
SmartScreenSettings.exe failed to initialize properly.
SmartScreenSettings.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
SmartScreenSettings.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
SmartScreenSettings.exe is not running.
Cannot find SmartScreenSettings.exe.
Error starting program: SmartScreenSettings.exe.
Faulting Application Path: SmartScreenSettings.exe.
The file SmartScreenSettings.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - SmartScreenSettings.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because SmartScreenSettings.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the SmartScreenSettings.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting SmartScreenSettings.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of SmartScreenSettings.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix SmartScreenSettings.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your SmartScreenSettings.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the SmartScreenSettings.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing SmartScreenSettings.exe file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt SmartScreenSettings.exe files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for SmartScreenSettings.exe issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many SmartScreenSettings.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the SmartScreenSettings.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your SmartScreenSettings.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate SmartScreenSettings.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SmartScreenSettings.exe files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download SmartScreenSettings.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 8.1.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve SmartScreenSettings.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download SmartScreenSettings.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SmartScreenSettings.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing SmartScreenSettings.exe and all other EXE files for Windows. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SmartScreenSettings.exe

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	217088
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	43d69652f91822c4a0873884b829dd0a
SHA1 Checksum:	c1bfee3e67ec55c4fd1e162eb599b91126b1feaa
SHA256 Checksum:	e4b9f694cb1762aa33fe0a4725b12e570eae796bfde6d0d649533ebbc30a66de
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	211456
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SmartScreenSettings.exe

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	192000
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	cd287b9f89be6ca11a291007568bd00a
SHA1 Checksum:	c14f57ca725f64f5ad794b2ef684c83cf1f1b5be
SHA256 Checksum:	92af13c1d746b8b22b1d318e1036b0c3eab793959a3ca9e7c334b75efbb58a19
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	186880
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

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