Windows 10: I cannot unblock apps blocked by Reputation-Based App Blocking

I am unable to allow an app to open after it has been blocked due to Reputation-Based Protection. I also cannot turn off app blocking even though I am the administrator.

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Unblocking a blocked number

Go to settings-->call+SMS filter-->blocked numbers.. In the list that appears, long press on the one you want to unblock and select 'unblock' ..

 

This app has been blocked for your protection: inetmgr.exe

Hi Lindsay,

In addition to the steps that were already provided in this thread, we would also like to verify if you have tried checking if the app is being blocked by Windows Defender. The "This app has been blocked for your protection" error may also
occur when SmartScreen is blocking the app. To unblock, you can follow the steps below:

• Open the file/program blocked by SmartScreen.
• Locate and right-click the file.
• Select Properties and go to General tab.
• Right next to Security, add a check mark on Unblock.

You also disable/turn off Windows Defender SmartScreen temporarily and check if the issue will still persist. You can do this by navigating to
Windows Defender Security Center app > App and browser control >
Check apps and files > select Off
for apps and files, Microsoft Edge, and
Windows Store apps.

Feel free to respond back and tell us the result.