Windows 10: Powershell.exe has been blocked, what does that mean?

What does this mean? Every 1 hour this notification will pop up and I know that powershell.exe is a legit microsoft application, but why does the windows security always block it? And how do I prevent from this annoying notification from happening again? Thanks.

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Smartscreen blocking an EXE

Hi,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• Do you get any option to save password?
• Which application are you referring to?

Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Right click on the shortcut or in File explorer and select Run as administrator check if that helps.
• Also observe when you type password do you get a prompt for saving password just above Taskbar.

You may also refer the link below and check if that helps.


Smart Screen Filter: FAQ.

What is SmartScreen and how can it help protect me?

Hope the issue with smart screen blocking exe will resolved. Do let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

 

PowerShell instead of Commandline in Creators Update

Interestingly enough my personal laptop just got the update...and still has Command Prompt listed, not PowerShell...

Edit: Not that it matters...I use both regularly. *Toast :toast:

 

UAC Blocking WINRAR exe.

I did the test I suggested. It is definitely a permissions issue. Tried to extract the contents, and it barked loudly at me. I think you would have to change the permissions at the root level and down for folder "Program Files". Not recommended.