If you’re installing Dewbot for the first time, Windows may display a SmartScreen warning when you try to open the installer. Seeing this message can be worrying, but in many cases it’s simply Windows asking you to confirm that you trust the application.
In this guide, you’ll learn why the warning appears and how to continue with the installation safely.
What Is Windows SmartScreen? #
Windows SmartScreen is a built-in security feature in Microsoft Windows. Its purpose is to help protect your computer from unknown or potentially harmful applications before they run.
When you open a downloaded file, SmartScreen checks things like:
- Whether the application is widely recognized.
- Whether it has shown any suspicious behavior.
- Whether other Windows users have safely run it before.
If Windows doesn’t recognize an application yet, it may display a warning before allowing it to open. This is a normal security feature and doesn’t automatically mean the application is unsafe.
Why Does SmartScreen Block Dewbot? #
Dewbot is a specialized trading automation tool, so it’s possible for SmartScreen to flag it, especially if you’re installing a newly downloaded version.
Some common reasons include:
- The installer was downloaded recently.
- The application hasn’t built enough reputation with Windows yet.
- Dewbot automates browser actions, which some security systems treat as unusual behavior.
None of these reasons automatically mean the software is harmful. SmartScreen is simply asking you to confirm that you trust the application before continuing.
Before You Continue #
Before bypassing the SmartScreen warning, make sure that:
- You downloaded Dewbot from the official Dewbot website.
- The installer hasn’t been modified after downloading.
- Your computer meets the Dewbot system requirements.
- You understand that automation software can sometimes trigger Windows security warnings.
If all of these are true, you can safely continue with the installation.
How to Bypass the SmartScreen Warning #
Step 1: Open the Dewbot Installer #
Double-click the Dewbot installer you downloaded.
A blue Windows security window may appear with the message:
Windows protected your PC
Step 2: Click More info #
On the SmartScreen window, click More info.
This expands the warning and displays additional options.
Step 3: Click Run anyway #
After clicking More info, you’ll see a Run anyway button.
Click Run anyway to tell Windows that you trust the installer and want to continue.
Step 4: Complete the Installation #
The Dewbot installer should now open normally.
Simply follow the installation steps until the setup is complete.
If SmartScreen or Windows Defender Continues Blocking Dewbot #
In some cases, Windows may continue to interfere with the installation. If that happens, try the following solutions.
Option 1: Run the Installer as Administrator #
Right-click the Dewbot installer and choose Run as administrator.
This gives the installer the permissions it may need to complete the installation successfully.
Option 2: Check Windows Defender #
Sometimes Microsoft Defender Antivirus may quarantine one or more Dewbot files during installation.
To check:
- Open Windows Security.
- Select Virus & threat protection.
- Open Protection history.
- If any Dewbot files were quarantined, restore them.
Option 3: Add Dewbot to Windows Defender Exclusions #
If Windows Defender continues removing or blocking Dewbot files, you may need to add the Dewbot installation folder to the Defender exclusions list.
This prevents Windows Defender from interfering with Dewbot in the future.
You may notice an Add Exclusion script on the Dewbot download page. This script simply automates the process of adding the Dewbot folder to your Defender exclusions.
Using the script is completely optional. If you prefer, you can add the exclusion manually instead.
See the related tutorial:
How to Manually Add Dewbot to Windows Defender Exclusions
Is It Safe to Run Dewbot? #
If you downloaded Dewbot from the official Dewbot website, SmartScreen is usually displaying a reputation-based warning rather than detecting malware.
As with any software, always download Dewbot from its official source. Avoid installers from third-party websites or file-sharing platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions #
Does SmartScreen mean Dewbot has a virus? #
No. SmartScreen mainly checks how well an application is known and trusted. New or specialized software can trigger the warning even when it is safe.
Will I have to bypass SmartScreen every time? #
Usually not. Once Windows has trusted the installer and Dewbot has been installed successfully, you generally won’t need to approve it again.
Should I disable SmartScreen completely? #
No. SmartScreen is an important Windows security feature. It’s much safer to approve only applications that you trust rather than turning the feature off entirely.
Final Note #
Seeing a SmartScreen warning during installation is not unusual for newer or specialized software.
As long as you downloaded Dewbot from the official source and haven’t modified the installer, you can safely approve the application and continue with the installation.
