Windows SmartScreen warning when installing
Why Windows may warn you and how to continue safely.
Updated October 10, 2026Windows may show a blue 'Windows protected your PC' screen when you run a new installer. This is common for newer apps that Windows hasn't seen many downloads of yet.
- Make sure you downloaded the installer from the official releases page.
- On the warning, select More info.
- Check the file name, then select Run anyway.
Only continue if you downloaded the installer from the official Fades releases page. If you got it from anywhere else, delete it.
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