How to Delete Antiphishing

Internet Explorer 8 protects your computer from phishing attempts by employing the anti-phishing tool "SmartScreen Filter." SmartScreen Filter monitors the websites you visit for suspicious activities that may indicate a phishing attempt and then reporting those sites as unsafe. Phishing is an attempt to steal personal information from a Internet user. If you wish to delete the Anti-phishing protection of SmartScreen Filter, you can do so through Internet Explorer.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" menu button on your computer's desktop, then click on the "Internet Explorer" icon to open the web browser.

2. Click the "Safety" drop-down menu located in the top right corner of Internet Explorer.

3. Click "SmartScreen Filter" in the "Safety" drop-down menu to open the "SmartScreen Filter" command pop-up box.

4. Click "Turn off SmartScreen Filter," and in the dialog box that appears, again click "Turn off SmartScreen Filter."

5. Click "OK" to turn off SmartScreen Filter.

Tips & Warnings

• Turning off SmartScreen Filter may make your computer vulnerable to phishing attempts. It is advisable to only visit trusted sites while the filter is inactive.

References

• Microsoft: SmartScreen Filter Frequently Asked Questions
• Microsoft: Online Fraud- Reduce the Risk