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Internet Security Settings Prevent Me from Running Executable Files (.exe)
Whenever I try to run a .exe file, I get a warning that reads: "These files can't be opened. Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened". This only happened when I upgraded to Windows 11.
- Have you been able to find a solution?
- Sounds like Mark of the Web. After you download the file, right click on it and look at the properties box. You should see a checkbox for Unblock. Place a check in that box and then click ok. Should work after that.
SalamehN Hi
It looks like some exe files. do not have a valid certificate, or create the wrong installation path - so built-in security blocks its opening, for the security of the Windows11 system
- just turn off windows firewall, or execute the file inside the .rar file
- Hello,
Suggest you open Windows Security (Microsoft Defender) from the system tray then do the following:
1. Go to App & browser control
2. Click Reputation-based protection settings
3. Try to toggle-off "Check apps and files" then retry to urn the app.
If does not working then try to toggle-off SmartScreen to retry.
