Windows blocks file downloads with .exe extensions

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Hello, For several months now, I've been encountering this problem where when I download a program in .exe format, there's a high chance that Windows will block it. I have already narrowed down the issue (it doesn't come from Chrome but from Windows settings) but after browsing through some forums and Microsoft’s website itself (which explains the process), I still have my .exe file downloads blocked :/. So I don’t know if I misconfigured the settings or if it comes from somewhere else. Anyway, if you know where my problem comes from, please let me know (even though it’s not very "problematic" since it’s not all .exe files and the issue only concerns files with the ".exe" extension :) ) Best regards, TheCreepy31 Configuration: Windows / Chrome 55.0.2883.87

pistouri · Accepted Answer

Hello, Disable SmartScreen Go to Control Panel / System and Security / Action Center. On the left, you'll see a link “Change Windows SmartScreen settings”. Click on it in the window that opens: Select the option “Do nothing (Disable Windows SmartScreen)” and click on “OK”. To remove this intrusive alert message, go back to the Action Center and click on: Turn off messages about Windows SmartScreen -- pistouri

Malekal_morte- · Answer

Hi, How does it block, does it say a virus is detected? -- Please press any key to continue the disinfection...

pistouri · Answer

Check if the UAC is not too high in your account (go through the control panel) Have you installed a firewall software or did you have another antivirus? Is Google Chrome allowed in the firewall? What message do you see if you look at the event viewer? Have you tried with another browser? scalpel

kaumune · Answer

Hi since it's not all the .exe files and the problem only concerns files with the ".exe" extension  ???? --

pistouri · Answer

SmartScreen is just an add-on for Windows Defender (useless for me) Have you tried disabling it? You may be under a proxy? Run Adwcleaner to check Hello Kaumune, I didn't see you coming.. scalpel

pistouri · Answer

Check in Internet Options - Control Panel --> Internet Options --> Connections tab  If worse comes to worst, reset to default in the advanced tab pistouri

pistouri · Answer

What does it give in Windows Defender settings? -- scalpel

Malekal_morte- · Answer

see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/883260/information-about-the-attachment-manager-in-microsoft-windows -- Please press a key to continue the disinfection...

pistouri · Answer

Go back to Internet Options --> Security Customize Level Reset to Defaults (Medium-High)  There is also the Reset box According to Malekal's link, have you gone all the way to the bottom of the list to check  scalpel

pistouri · Answer

If you are on a Microsoft account, try switching to a local account. -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

It's better to use a local account Microsoft account just to enjoy the Windows store One idea would be to refresh Windows without losing documents Some applications will need to be reinstalled. -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

The procedure keyboard shortcuts Windows + i (or go to Settings) Update and Security Reset --> keep my files Duration about 20 minutes PS: back up your important documents on an external device (USB key for example) as a precaution The second solution is to upgrade to version 1607 of Windows 10 if you haven't done it yet Solution 3 (if failure) reinstall Windows 10 with an iso Since you switched from 7 to 10 (too many bugs) We call that a clean install -back up the license just in case, it won't be requested or you can ignore it the key is already on Microsoft's servers just ask Malekal (or another contributor who reads this) for solution 3 knowing that you don't have a Microsoft account pistouri

pistouri · Answer

In principle, there’s no problem; it’s the disk (c)  you should have a partition (D) with your documents in it if I’m not mistaken  Or if it’s an external hard drive, just unplug it from the USB.  In any case, Windows will create a Windows old folder  scalpel

pistouri · Answer

If you don't have any alerts or a message, you continue -- scalpel

pistouri · Answer

If it fails, you'll go back to the starting point, so you'll need to clean up  scalpel

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