

Read the following guide and try the suggested solutions. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this warning. In this case, it can be frustrating and limit your actions. This message may also appear when you try to download or install legitimate software, such as hardware drivers. If you are not sure if an installation file is trustworthy, we recommend that you do not ignore this warning. The “Administrator has blocked this application from running” error message means that the system does not allow you to run a suspicious installation file (setup.exe), which could infect your computer with malware or other viruses. In previous versions of Windows, this error message was generated only by installed anti-virus software, but today Windows includes built-in Windows Defender and UAC (User Account Control), which is responsible for protecting users from potential threats. The Windows error (more like a notification) prevents users from downloading and/or installing applications.

As a result, an error message appears: “The administrator has not allowed you to run this application” or “This application is blocked for your protection.” It’s generally beneficial, but it can also prevent users from installing software that they think is safe. The Windows 10 operating system is aggressive when it comes to protecting users from suspicious or potentially malicious software.
