Windows 10: This app has been blocked for your protection - Windows apps?

Discus and support This app has been blocked for your protection - Windows apps? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, All of a sudden I'm getting this error whenever I try and start any of Window 10s admin apps using the mmc.exe eg device manager? I am the... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Jesse_194, Apr 8, 2020.

  1. Jesse_194 Win User

    This app has been blocked for your protection - Windows apps?


    Hello,


    All of a sudden I'm getting this error whenever I try and start any of Window 10s admin apps using the mmc.exe eg device manager? I am the only user on the PC admin account. All other apps requiring admin authorization are still working fine.


    Thanks


    This app has been blocked for your protection - Windows apps? [​IMG]

    :)
     
    Jesse_194, Apr 8, 2020
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  2. Publisher not Trusted, App blocked for 'protection'


    Hi all.

    I upgraded from 7 to 10 over the weekend. Few minor issues with graphics drivers, but everything was working smoothly.

    When I went to open my VPN (Torguard), I received a UAC error message, stating that the app had been blocked for my protection, citing an untrustworthy publisher.

    It was working fine with Windows 7, and is a reasonably well-used app.

    I googled around, and activated the administrator account and re-installed on that account. Unfortunately, the same error occurred. Most other searches have suggested the same.
    I have disabled Windows SmartScreen, and there isn't a 'Run Anyway' option.

    Please advise!
    Thanks


    This app has been blocked for your protection - Windows apps? [​IMG]
     
    GirvoGiovanni, Apr 8, 2020
    #2
  3. John Sarc Win User
    Windows Firewall blocks App Store from downloading new apps

    Hi,

    Let's try to check if the app store you're referring to if it's really blocked by Windows Firewall. See these steps:

    • Open Windows Firewall from the taskbar >
      Firewall & network protection
      > Allow an app through firewall.
    • A new window will show up containing the list of the apps that ca be allowed through Firewall.
    • Look for the app you want to be accessed, and make sure that the Domain, Private and Public are ticked. That would allow the app store to be accessed.

    Let us know what happens after doing the suggestion.
     
    John Sarc, Apr 8, 2020
    #3
  4. This app has been blocked for your protection - Windows apps?

    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, Apr 8, 2020
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