Windows 10: App blocked by user account control

Discus and support App blocked by user account control in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, I have been using the MYOB app for several years and the last time I used it was in March 2020. However, two weeks ago, i was unable to access... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JocelynLim2, May 4, 2020.

  1. App blocked by user account control


    Hi,


    I have been using the MYOB app for several years and the last time I used it was in March 2020. However, two weeks ago, i was unable to access it with a message that says


    "This app has been blocked for your protection.

    An Administrator has blocked you from running this app. For more information, contact the administrator......"


    I am also the administrator of the app. I have tried to run the app both as user and administrator but to no success.


    I have right-clicked on the application's exe file, clicked on 'Properties', and 'General' tab to try unblocking it. However, i am unable to find the 'unblock' checkbox in the 'General' tab.


    Appreciate any help and advice from the community.


    Thanks

    Joc

    :)
     
    JocelynLim2, May 4, 2020
    #1

  2. User Account Control

    Hello Ridho,

    To enable the User Account Control (UAC) on Windows 10, please follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button, type UAC.
    • Click Change User Account Control settings.
    • Choose between two options to enable UAC:
      • Notify when apps try to make changes to your computer.
      • Always notify when installing or making any changes to your computer.
    • Click OK.
    • Click Yes or enter your password to finalize the change.
    Steps to disable User Account Control (UAC).

    • Click the Start button, type UAC.
    • Click Change User Account Control settings.
    • Click Yes or enter your password.
    • Set the settings to Never notify.
    • Click OK to save the settings.
    Regards.
     
    Devlin Sco, May 4, 2020
    #2
  3. blocking apps

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps:

    • Log in to https://familysafety.microsoft.com/ using your Microsoft Email account.
    • Find the user that is correspond to the computer account on the Windows that you are having issue with.
    • Click on "App Restrictions".
    • Under App Restrictions, click on "App list".
    • Here, you can Allow or Block the Apps/Games that you want.
    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, May 4, 2020
    #3
  4. EBetts Win User

    App blocked by user account control

    User Account Control blocks an app

    I have tried every suggestion that I have seen on this bug and still cannot get around it! I downloaded some genealogy software called Legacy 8, but Windows won't let me run the Setup file. I get a pop up that says:

    User Account Control

    This app has been blocked for your protection.

    An administrator has blocked you from running this app. For more information, contact the administrator.

    Program name: Legacy8Setup.exe

    Publisher: Not Trusted

    File Origin: Hard drive on this computer

    Program location: C:\Users\.............

    But when I click on the file properties, there is no option to unblock as in the instructions I've seen here and on other sites. I even tried a tech chat with Microsoft, but the tech was clueless! I could tell by her questions that she didn't understand
    my problem. If I can't get any help here, I guess I'll just have to take it to Office Depot or somewhere.
     
    EBetts, May 4, 2020
    #4
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