🚧 Windows SmartScreen Warning When Installing Dewbot? Here’s What to Do
When you install Dewbot for the first time, you might see a warning from Windows SmartScreen saying, “Windows protected your PC.” This can be alarming — but don’t worry, it’s a common and harmless message that appears for many new or independent apps.
This guide will walk you through how to safely bypass it
Let’s get started!
âš Why Windows SmartScreen Shows This Warning
Windows SmartScreen is a built-in Windows security feature. It shows warnings for apps that:
- Are new
- Don’t have a verified Microsoft code signature
Since Dewbot is independently developed and newly distributed, SmartScreen might flag it.
This does not mean Dewbot is unsafe — it’s just not yet “recognized” by Microsoft.âś… Rest assured, Dewbot is 100% safe. It does not contain any malware, spyware, or harmful code.
đź› How to Bypass the SmartScreen and Install Dewbot
Here’s how you can proceed safely:
Step 1: SmartScreen Warning Appears
After you Double-click the Dewbot installer on your Desktop, you may see a message:
“Windows protected your PC”
This looks scary, but don’t worry — it just means Windows doesn’t recognize the app yet.
Step 2: Click “More info”
Click the “More info” (circled in red) link in the warning box.
This will reveal the app name (Dewbot) and developer (Unknown Publisher).
Step 3: Click “Run anyway”
After clicking “More info”, a new button appears: “Run anyway” (circled in red).
Click it to continue installing Dewbot.
✅ That’s it! Installation will now continue normally.
🛡 Still Concerned?
You can scan the installer with Windows Defender or any antivirus software to confirm it’s clean.
Dewbot is:
- Free of malicious code
- Built to run only when you allow it
- Designed with transparency and user control in mind