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Web Threat Shield for Microsoft Edge: How to Install or Remove it
Microsoft Edge already has plenty of built-in security features
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Published onJuly 10, 2024
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Web Threat Shield is a security addon developed by Webroot for Microsoft Edge that, as the name suggests, blocks malicious websites and online threats while you’re browsing. In this guide, you will learn how to install it, if it’s worth doing that and about other existing options.
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How do I download and install Web Threat Shield?
Download and Install the Web Threat Shield extension for Edge
You should know that the Web Threat Shield extension is not free. The plans start from$30 for one PCfor a year. It also has dedicated extensions for Chrome and Firefox. Once you install it, you will see labels for all the links on a page with tags like WEBROOT Trustworthy, Caution and Malicious.
Is Web Threat Shield safe?
We didn’t see any complaints online about the Web Threat Shield. In the past, the addon has seen a lot of false positives, but it’s not the case anymore. It’s a pretty decent extension that has over 90% detection rate and it works smoothly on Edge.
Is Web Threat Shield worth it? Well, here, the answer is not really. As you will see below, Microsoft Edge already has a similar protection tool that does a great job. So, our recommendation is not to pay for Web Threat Shield and install it, but it’s still up to you.
Does Edge have a web threat shield?
Yes, actually, you have a pretty good web threat shield already installed in Edge and it’s turned on by default. However, here’s how to check that or turn it on if it isn’t:
Turning on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps safeguard against malicious websites and downloads by providing early warnings and blocking harmful content. It’s a lot less invasive and it does a great job protecting you from malicious websites. Edge also has tracking protection, secure DNS and it blocks PUPs.
How do I remove Web Threat Shield from Edge?
Removing outdated or malfunctioning extensions will prevent potential conflicts and ensure that your browser remains secure.
That is all about the Web Threat Shield addon in Edge. Now you know how to install it, what are the existing options and how to get rid of it if you already installed it.
You might also be interested in learning about thebest Edge extensionsto install on your browser.
We also have a complete guide on how tomake Edge as private and secure as possible.
We hope that our guide provided sufficient information about Web Threat Shield on Edge. If you have any suggestions, use the comments section below to let us know about them.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
