Windows 10: What should I change to allow me to install a program that is being blocked?

What should I change to allow me to install a program that is being blocked?

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Allowing programs to work

After upgrading from Win 7 to 10 I quickly found out that some programs were not allowed to fully function, such as simply saving a file to a library. I did learn that I can allow programs to function by adding the exe file to Defenders allowed list. Very annoying.
I recently installed Power Director 16 and had the same issue, added it to the allowed list in defender but still receive this notification.
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How can I fix this, or better yet is there a something I can do to prevent ALL such blocks on any program I have, or install in the future.

Thanks

 

FIREWALL IS BLOCKING CERTAIN PROGRAMS

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

I will be glad to help you with the issue you have with the computer. I understand the frustration when things don't work the way it should.

One of the most common problems when using a network firewall is that it sometimes blocks network traffic that you want to allow.

Please follow the below step to troubleshoot with the issue:

• Open the “Control Panel“.
• Select “System and Security.
• In the Windows Firewall section, select “Allow a program through Windows Firewall“.
• Unchecking the box to the left of the application name disallows it from accessing network resources, while checking it allows access.
• If the program you wish to block or unblock is not listed, you can click the “Allow another program…” button to add it. Choose the application in the list and select “Add“. If the program is not in this list, use the “Browse…”
  button to select the program file manually.

Hope this information is helpful. Please post in case you have any further issues, I will be glad to help you further.

Thank you.

 

I need a firewall that allows me to easily block / unblock programs.

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