If you are also struggling with this problem “This app has been blocked for your protection”, while open or install an application, here some solutions you may apply.
1 This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection1.1 Turn Off Windows SmartScreen1.2 Enable hidden administrator account1.3 Tweak on group policy editor
Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. Temporarily disable the antivirus software running on the computer and check if you are able to install the software.
Turn Off Windows SmartScreen
Windows 10 has security features like Defender SmartScreen built in that sometimes blocks apps and programs that you really want. If you are sure the files are safe, you could disable Windows Defender SmartScreen, following steps below.
Type windows security on start menu Search and select the first result.Click the App and browser control button on the left side of the window.Select the radio button Off in the Check apps and files section.Also turn off “SmartScreen for Microsoft edge and Microsoft store apps“
The file should now be treated as safe by SmartScreen and you’ll be allowed to open it.
Enable hidden administrator account
If the above solution didn’t fix the problem for you, then try to enable the hidden administrator account that helps to bypass any security block for user accounts.
Tweak on group policy editor
Restart windows and install the program that caused error “this app has been blocked for your protection”. Did these solutions help to fix the problem? Let us know on comments below, also read:
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