Yet another Error in Windows 10 when Users try to Run .exe files to Install Softwares/Programs. Earlier we Discussed Solution for Similar error File System Error (-1073741819) in windows 10. So what happens is a Error Pops up whenever you try to install a new Program on your Computer, Running the .exe file as Administrator won't help either.
The User Account Control error Message might read like "This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection" and some more information "An administrator has blocked you from running this app. For more information, contact the administrator". Just like Shown in below Picture.
So with above steps we disabled User account control which might in this case fix the problem. At least few users have reported this to work and we decided to update this post. Let us know if this works by Replying to This Comment.
Step 2: Once its open type in or Copy Paste "net user administrator /active:yes" in it and hit ENTER. You will see Command Completed Successfully just like below Picture.
Step 4: You should be on Login Screen by now, So log in to Administrator account which we enabled in Step 2.
Goto the Folder where your .exe file is located and causing error, Lets say you are trying to run Photoshop.exe and its located in D:\Setup\Photoshop.exe.
So as per the above example you will navigate to D drive, Click on Setup folder, don't open it.
Hold Shift key and Right Click on "Setup" Folder, in the context menu you will see open Command Window here, Click on it.
Command Prompt will pop up at the location D:\Setup, No simply type Photoshop.exe and hit enter, this will not show you This app has been blocked for your protection error.
The User Account Control error Message might read like "This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection" and some more information "An administrator has blocked you from running this app. For more information, contact the administrator". Just like Shown in below Picture.
What is causing This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection Error?
As the error message says, The Administrator has blocked you from Running this App. But you might say, I am the Administrator OR I even tried to Run the app as Administrator but no luck.
Well, Windows 10 has inbuilt Administrator account which is blocking you to install the App/Program. This Administrator user account is Hidden and Disabled. We will Simply Enable it to Fix This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection error.
The Real Issue behind this Error is the Smartscreen Protection in Windows 10 which is enabled by Default. By Enabling Administrator account and Logging in to it will Disable it. But There is more to it, We will be Sharing 3 Different ways to solve this issue. So lets get Started.
Fixing This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection
Last updated on 17 September 2016
Updated Method: Tweaking Local Group Policy.
This is an updated Method to fix "This App has been blocked for your protection" error. Credits for this method goes to Gentlemen who has Commented below this post. So, here is what you need to do.- Search for "Edit Group Policy" in windows search bar and click on the result.
- Click on Computer Configuration > Windows Settings (left pane).
- Now Double Click on Security Settings (Right pane) and again double click on Local Policies.
- Double Click on Security Options.
- Scroll Down to bottom and find "User Account Control - Run all Administrators in admin approval mode".
- Double click on it, a small window will pop up with option "Disabled". Check it and apply changes.
- Restart your PC.
So with above steps we disabled User account control which might in this case fix the problem. At least few users have reported this to work and we decided to update this post. Let us know if this works by Replying to This Comment.
Method 2: Enabling Administrator Account.
This is the very First method out of 3 we will be discussing today, It Requires you to Enable and Log in to inbuilt Administrator account. Follow the Steps mentioned below
Step 1: Open Command Prompt by Searching it or Right Click on Start Button and Click Command Prompt (Admin).
Step 2: Once its open type in or Copy Paste "net user administrator /active:yes" in it and hit ENTER. You will see Command Completed Successfully just like below Picture.
Step 3: Now Close Command Prompt and Click on Start, Then Right Click on your User Account(Located at Top Left) then click Sign out.
Step 4: You should be on Login Screen by now, So log in to Administrator account which we enabled in Step 2.
Step 5: You can now see the Desktop, Simply Navigate to the .exe file and double click it. You won't see any error this time.
Step 6: So now that you have Installed your Required Program, you will again need to Log in to your Regular User account and Disable the Administrator User account.
Step 7: Ok so now you should be logged in to your Regular account. Open Command prompt and type in "net user administrator /active:no" and hit Enter.
That is it. Close the Command prompt. This should Most probably Fix the issue but We have 2 More Methods to Fix This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection error in Windows 10.
Method 3: Disabling Smart Screen from Command prompt.
So if you do not want to Enable Administrator User account and if you find Method 1 as too much Hassle, Then Follow this Method.
- Search for Control Panel and Open it.
- Now in Control Panel Window, Search for "Smartscreen"
- Click "Change Smartscreen Settings" Under Security & Maintenance.
- Click on Security for see Drop Down Options.
- Scroll Down and Click "Change Settings" for Windows Smartscreen.
- Now Select Don't do anything(Turn off Windows Smartscreen) and Click OK.
So in this method we did the same thing just in a different way. Now try and Execute the File which was showing you This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection. It must be gone for good now.
Method 4: Open Command Prompt and Try installing
The 2 Methods that are explained above should be enough to fix this error in Windows 10 but still you can try this Method.
Goto the Folder where your .exe file is located and causing error, Lets say you are trying to run Photoshop.exe and its located in D:\Setup\Photoshop.exe.
So as per the above example you will navigate to D drive, Click on Setup folder, don't open it.
Hold Shift key and Right Click on "Setup" Folder, in the context menu you will see open Command Window here, Click on it.
Command Prompt will pop up at the location D:\Setup, No simply type Photoshop.exe and hit enter, this will not show you This app has been blocked for your protection error.
So these were the 3 Methods that i wanted to cover which helps you to get rid of This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection Error. Let us know which method you used to fix it in the comments below.
19 comments
did not help!
ReplyI have all three solutions. Managed to install the program, in this case D-Link 4G USB Modem, using Solution 3. Ran beautifully Then I switched off my PC. When I started my PC again and tried to run the program, I get the same message except this time the offending file is the program and not the installation file which had given me problems earlier. Anyone know how to solve this? Windows 10 really sucks!!!
ReplyThe most permanent (and easiest) fix is actually to change on setting in the Group Policy editor. If any one is interested, respond and I will post how to do it. Takes a couple of minutes and is so simple. Fraser
ReplyHi, Thanks for your Comment. I will encourage you to share the steps involved in Changing/Tweaking Group policy editor to solve the issue.
ReplyPlease make sure that the steps are helpful, I will have a look at it.
Thanks
Yes, please post the solution. It is driving me nuts as I cannot use my app at all.
ReplyI am having the same problem: Installed my D-Link USB Modem software using the Command Prompt (Admin Level) to get around being blocked, but then when I open the actual software, it is blocked. Does anyone have a solution?
ReplyPlease do post because the 3 method above didn't work for me I even turn of my uac and my smartscreen and all others security but still nothing i can install it in my admin acc but when i get back to my original acc i get block :(
Replysame problem occurs for me when come back to regular account its in blocking stage...can't find proper solution... better to go for win 7 thats the only better solution
ReplyI tried all of these and none worked. Then i checked the group policy: computer configuration\windows settings\security settings\local policies\security options then for the user account control: admin approval mode for administrators it was set to not defined. So i set it to disable and rebooted a few times to be sure and now the account launches the program.
ReplyI have the same problem with the D-Link after going through all these three steps still it doesn't work thouģh it installed but cant run still blocked
ReplyDid you ever get a reply on that other fix... none worked for me. it effected my photoshop cs6 after installing Win 10. same blocked screen
ReplyI have tried all three solutions and none work. My program is already installed and it used to work. Now I get the blocked message.
ReplyThanks a million. Method 1 works 100%. You are a genius.
ReplyOK. Since FRASER WAS TOO RETARDED to just answer it for the general public..I will
ReplyGo to START > EDIT GROUP POLICY > COMPUTER CONFIG > WINDOWS SETTINGS > SECURITY SETTINGS > LOCAL POLICIES > SECURITY OPTIONS > ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM WHERE IT SAYS "USER ACCOUNT CONTROL: RUN ALL ADMINISTRATORS IN ADMIN APPROVAL MODE" MAKE THIS DISABLED > RESTART > GIVE ME YOUR LOVE.
ONLY SOLUTION THAT WORKS. NOT THIS DUMBASS COMMAND PROMPT CRAP GOING AROUND! COMMENT BACK AND LET ME KNOW IF IT WORKED. YOU CAN COMMENT ANONYMOUSLY!!
NO group policy in Win 10 home?
Replyyou have nailed it man!!! your solution works perfectly. The command prompt thing is really crap....Thanks A Ton!!!!
ReplyThere is an easy solution try to install it as TrustedInstaller , download the file and run it , close the Application and edit the .ini file like this:
ReplyTargetApp=cmd.exe
run it again and it will run the cmd as TrustedInstaller privileges now install your software over Cmd
the last method of command prompt did help but still when i try to run the app as an administrator,it displays the same message!!!
ReplyIf anyone can provide the permanent solution then plz help!!!
I used 2nd method before but that was not working. But your 1st method worked and solved my pc problem. Thanks
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