Bypass Windows Defender and SmartScreen warnings for Tally
Windows Defender and SmartScreen may flag Tally as a potential threat because:
These warnings are Windows' way of protecting you, but they're false positives for legitimate applications like Tally.
Download Tally from the main page. Windows may show a warning.
When Windows shows the SmartScreen warning, click "More info" at the bottom.
Click the "Run anyway" button that appears after clicking "More info".
Tally should now install and run without issues.
Press Windows + I, go to "Update & Security" → "Windows Security" → "Virus & threat protection".
Click "Manage settings" under "Virus & threat protection settings", then "Add or remove exclusions".
Click "Add an exclusion" → "Folder", then select the folder where you'll install Tally (usually C:\Program Files\Tally).
Only add exclusions for applications you trust. Tally is safe, but be cautious with other software.
Right-click the Start button, select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" or "Terminal (Admin)".
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
Unblock-File -Path "C:\path\to\Tally_Setup.msi"
Replace the path with the actual location of your downloaded MSI file.
This method changes system security settings. Only use if you understand the implications.
For enterprise environments or advanced users:
Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, press Enter.
Go to: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → File Explorer → Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen
Set the policy to "Disabled" and restart your computer.
This disables SmartScreen entirely, reducing your security. Use only in controlled environments.
If you're still having issues: