Windows 10: What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore?

Discus and support What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; In the past, some EXEs would give me a SmartScreen display if it might be dangerous. I think it also shows up if the EXE has no publisher or an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Carlos R2, Sep 18, 2024.

  1. Carlos R2 Win User

    What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore?


    In the past, some EXEs would give me a SmartScreen display if it might be dangerous. I think it also shows up if the EXE has no publisher or an unverified one. Now, I'm not receiving the message and am forced to turn off app and file checking to open it every time. How can I get this fixed?

    :)
     
    Carlos R2, Sep 18, 2024
    #1

  2. Windows 10 won´t start any program as Administrator

    Hello. I´m having this issue since installed one of the latest Windows 10 system updates.

    When I try to open any program that requires Administrator confirmation (that screen with the Yes/No question), this dialog won´t appear anymore. The screen background stays darkened and nothing happens.

    1. Using Windows 10 Home (x64)
    2. My microsoft user account is properly checked
    3. I´m the administrator of the PC
    4. Already tried do create another administrator user account - same problem, no success
    5. Cannot start any program/service that requires administrator authorization (not even regedit)
    Please help!
     
    Fabiano Lehmkuhl, Sep 18, 2024
    #2
  3. Windows won`t open an program when using Microsoft user

    Windows won`t open an program when I try to open it with Microsoft account user, but when I login with local account, that program opens. I have tried with 2 Microsoft accounts, 1 admin and 1 normal user, and it won`t open in either one of them. What can cause this?

    ***Moved from Windows / Windows 11 / Tilit, profiilit ja kirjautuminen***
     
    Juho Vainikka, Sep 18, 2024
    #3
  4. What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore?

    windows 10 apps won,t open

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

    Refer to the below link:

    Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store - Microsoft Support

    Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin)
      to open elevated Command prompt.

    • Type the following commands.



      powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

    • Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.

    • Close Command Prompt.

    • Try to start the Windows Store again.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Sep 18, 2024
    #4
Thema:

What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore?

Loading...
  1. What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore? - Similar Threads - potentially dangerous EXEs

  2. What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore?

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    What can I do if potentially dangerous EXEs won't open anymore?: In the past, some EXEs would give me a SmartScreen display if it might be dangerous. I think it also shows up if the EXE has no publisher or an unverified one. Now, I'm not receiving the message and am forced to turn off app and file checking to open it every time. How can I...
  3. Setup exe's won't open

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Setup exe's won't open: I've been having trouble getting programs setup, I've been trying to run setups for some programs and it won't let me telling me there is an error or some random stuff. Also some apps on my PC got deleted and couldn't be reinstalled. I was having hard drive issues before but...
  4. Setup exe's won't open

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    Setup exe's won't open: I've been having trouble getting programs setup, I've been trying to run setups for some programs and it won't let me telling me there is an error or some random stuff. Also some apps on my PC got deleted and couldn't be reinstalled. I was having hard drive issues before but...
  5. Setup exe's won't open

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Setup exe's won't open: I've been having trouble getting programs setup, I've been trying to run setups for some programs and it won't let me telling me there is an error or some random stuff. Also some apps on my PC got deleted and couldn't be reinstalled. I was having hard drive issues before but...
  6. .exe file won't open anymore after resetting PC

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    .exe file won't open anymore after resetting PC: I have a .exe file that used to work fine until I reset my windows 10 desktop about a month ago. I am able to open this exact file on an external HDD on other window 10 PCs so I know it's just my desktop.Things I've tried:1 Redownloading the software2 I reset my PC again from...
  7. I cannot open .exe files anymore?

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    I cannot open .exe files anymore?: Hi, I wanted to install an .exe file today, but after a few minutes nothing happened. Then I googled it and found Microsoft support. I copied everything step by step. Now I can't open anything anymore, e.g. Google, games, even Regedit, where I changed everything. Here is...
  8. My PC won't start anymore, what can I do?

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    My PC won't start anymore, what can I do?: Hello, my Windows 10 is broken, error 0xc000000f But I don't have a recovery CD, because it was not included in the delivery, what should I do? Mein PC startet nicht mehr, was kann ich tun?
  9. .exe Files Won't Open

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    .exe Files Won't Open: Whenever I try to open a .exe file (eg. a game or installer application) Windows will show an error message and will be unable to access the file. I tried using .reg files from trusted sites to fix any problems with the registry but .reg files will also display an error...
  10. Potentially Dangerous Software

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Potentially Dangerous Software: Earlier today I downloaded a program which several people a this site ranging from banned members to VIP members have said that they use. While I was installing it, ESET NOD32 Antivirus blocked two website accesses, and when scanning the computer afterward, Malwarebytes...