Windows 10: UAC and protecting me from programs I downloaded.

Discus and support UAC and protecting me from programs I downloaded. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; When I try to open a program, a message comes up stating,"this App has been blocked for your protection." The problem is I have been using this... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by daveeeeeeeeeeee, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. DAVEEEEEEEEEEEE
    daveeeeeeeeeeee Win User

    UAC and protecting me from programs I downloaded.


    When I try to open a program, a message comes up stating,"this App has been blocked for your protection."


    The problem is I have been using this program at least ten years now with no problem wht so ever.


    As I see it, Microsoft is making decisions for me to decide not to allow certain programs be used. Not sure if this was one of those times when you had a pop-up warning that this program might be harmful where you were allowed to make the choice to continue or not.


    So how do I need to do to use the program I want to use?


    The name of the program is AnVir Task Manager Free.


    I always wonder what is the criteria for Microsoft to restrict its users from doing something or using a program.


    What must I do to use the program I want to use?


    This is on a laptop and I am the only person who has ever used this computer.


    Thanks

    Dave

    :)
     
    daveeeeeeeeeeee, Jul 28, 2019
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  2. MELCHIZEDEK QUI
    Melchizedek Qui Win User

    Grant a specific application permanent UAC permission

    Hello jaksps,

    In line with your concern, User Account Control doesn't have a "allowed-or-blocked" list and disabling the User Account Control involves security risks. Though, there is a workaround to run a program without UAC prompt using Task Scheduler. I'd recommend
    performing the steps suggested by SpiritX MS MVP in this
    thread    .

    Looking forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Jul 28, 2019
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Jul 28, 2019
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  4. YAQUB K
    Yaqub K Win User

    UAC and protecting me from programs I downloaded.

    Windows 10 UAC problems

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    I suggest you to disable the UAC-(Select the bar as shown in the below screen shot) and check with the issue. To open User account control settings, follow the steps:

    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
    • Type User account control settings.

    UAC and protecting me from programs I downloaded. 3bad81a6-0885-4c42-b10d-9c53d2f543f7.png

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Jul 28, 2019
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