Unable to open Firmware loader due to Windows 8 Smart Screen.
Cause: Smart Screen
Windows 8 integrates a new security feature called the SmartScreen filter, which aims to provide an additional protection layer against the execution or download of malicious software.
How to disable the SmartScreen?
How to disable the SmartScreen?
During the installation of Windows 8.1: click on Customize and disable SmartScreen Filter and Internet Explorer SmartScreen.
You can also disable the Smart Screen via the Control Panel:
- Go to the Control Panel> System and Security> Action Center.
- In the Security section scroll down to "Change Windows SmartScreen settings".
- Select "Don't do anything (turn off Windows SmartScreen)".