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MajorGeeks.Com » Overview» Tutorials and Video Guides » This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection

This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/24/2023

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If you are getting an error that reads, "blocked for your protection" or "this app has been blocked" when running Computer Management or any app on your Windows 10, 8, and 7 computers, here's how to get rid of that error.

One of the most common error messages reads, "User Account Control. This app has been blocked for your protection. An Administrator has been blocked you from running this app. For more information, contact the administrator." The error message is often accompanied by mmc.exe (Microsoft Management Console). The error often appears after updating.

Other variations include:
  • This app has been blocked for your protection
  • This app has been blocked due to company policy
  • This app has been blocked by your administrator
  • This app has been blocked by administrator
  • This app has been blocked by your system administrator
  • This app has been blocked by your device administrator

    You need to be logged in as an Administrator.

    This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection - Cryptographic Services

    Open Services by pressing the Windows Key + R, type in services.msc, and press Enter. You can also search by typing in services.

    Double-click on Cryptographic Services.

    Verify that the Cryptographic service is Running and Automatic.



    Click on the Log on tab. Verify that This account is checked and enter your password if needed.



    This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection - User Account Control

    Open the Registry Editor.

    Go to:
    ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsC\urrentVersion\Policies\System

    Double-click EnableLUA. Change the Value data from 1 to 0.

    Click OK.

    Double-click EnableLUA. Change the Value data back to 1.



    Reboot.

    This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection - DISM and SFC

    Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator.

    Type in DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press enter. This may take a few minutes.

    When completed, type in sfc /scannow and press the Enter key.



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