Windows wont let app run or load new program exe

crescere · 27 Apr 2021

For some reason Windows 10 has blocked an app I have been using for years. Windows 10 security lists it as a potentially unwanted app. When I click “Actions” it only allows “Remove” or “Quarantine”. I do not want to do either. Where is the option to ALLOW? The exe file to install the program even has a little windows defender shield on it now so it will not let the app reinstall the program! How do I get Windows 10 to allow it? I have gone into Potentially unwanted app blocking and turned it off, but nothing works. I’ve turned controlled folder access off too.

Windows 10 version 2004 (OS build 19041.928)

Thanks to anyone who can help with this frustrating problem.

dalchina · 27 Apr 2021

Hi, if it is indeed being treated as a PUP, then this may help: - but it may be what you've already done...
Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender PUA Protection in Windows 10

This is another newer possibility:
Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus Block at First Sight

Comments suggest some difficulty in disabling such blocking.

Clearly this

The exe file to install the program even has a little windows defender shield on it now

is indicative- it would be good to find an example.

RolandJS · 27 Apr 2021

What is the name of this blocked program? There might be a work-around on The 'Net.

crescere · 27 Apr 2021

RolandJS said:

What is the name of this blocked program? There might be a work-around on The 'Net.

UTorrent

dalchina · 27 Apr 2021

Thank you for your reply.

RolandJS · 27 Apr 2021

dalchina, Utorrent and other such programs are getting mixed reviews across The 'Net, correct? And, with Windows 10 looking out for your best security and functionality interests (is my nose growing?) -- W10 blocks many things as time goes on.

dalchina · 27 Apr 2021

1. OP skipped my post- no acknowledgement, hence my thanks.
2. There will be an exact reason Defender is blocking it- and thus should be a remedy. However the tutorial comments seem to indicate that might be missing.
3. It would be informative to find other examples of a blocked file with this icon (OP didn't post a screenshot).

crescere · 27 Apr 2021

dalchina said:

1. OP skipped my post- no acknowledgement, hence my thanks.

Hi just getting back home now. Thanks for your suggestions. I ll try them tomorrow.

Berton · 27 Apr 2021

I inadvertently clicked the Torrent item in this image the other day and the download got blocked as one of the sites Torrent was working with had an issue. No problem with the direct download.

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crescere · 27 Apr 2021

I Googled this problem and I saw someone suggest I right-click on the exe file and click "Troubleshoot Compatability" which I did. Somehow that made the exe file install utorrent. So far utorrent works fine. However, I still have those little windows security shields over the exe file. Not sure why.