An administrator has blocked the execution of this application.

Run or install an application on Windows 10 it should be an easy process, but certain things happen that just don't allow us to do it. Similar problems occur after the release of any new operating system and it usually takes a while before Microsoft solves them on its own.. However, before they post a solution, will be more or less alone.

The reason is that they try to improve your security by blocking the launch of certain third-party software to try to protect your computer., but they end up making things difficult for you.

"An administrator has blocked the execution of this application" Error

This particular error will surely appear every time you try to install some new programs on your Windows PC 10. This occurs because Windows was reported to be quite weak in handling malicious software, so Microsoft wanted to improve this security with the new update. Windows 10. However, updating seems to be difficult for third-party executables and Windows blocks them by default with its new Windows Defender and SmartScreen.

Although the error message may appear when you try to install verified programs, don't ignore it and check if the app you want to install is malicious after all. Let's see what you can do to solve this problem.

Repair corrupt system files

Download and run Reimage Plus to search for corrupt files from here, if missing or corrupt files are found, repair them and then check if it fixes the problem; otherwise, continue with the solutions listed below.

Solution 1: use hidden admin account

Although you are probably the only user of the PC and even if you are sure you have administrator rights, you will need to use an alternate administrator account to install a program.

1. Write “Symbol of the system” in the search bar, right click and select “Execute as an administrator”.

2. Copy and paste the following command in the command prompt and click Enter. You should be able to see the message “The command completed successfully” soon.

network user manager / active: Yes

1. Exit your current session by clicking on the Windows logo at the bottom left of your screen. Click on the account logo and select “Sign off”.

2. Login to your administrator account and wait a couple of minutes.

3. Locate the file you want to install and install it without problems.

4. Log out of the administrator account and return to your original account.

5. To disable this hidden administrator account, you will need to access the command prompt with administrator rights and paste the following command:

network user manager / active: no

Solution 2: deshabilite Windows SmartScreen

Windows SmartScreen is an integrated component in all Windows operating systems from Windows 8. It is based on technology “could” and serves to protect your computer. However, it can prevent certain executable files from opening to protect it. That is why it is necessary to disable it or work on it to install some applications.

1. Find the file you want to run or install, right click on it and select Properties.

2. Look for the box next to “To unlock” and mark it.

3. This should prevent SmartScreen as we have marked this file as safe.

4. Try running the file now.

If the problem persists, you may consider disabling Windows SmartScreen briefly to run the file. Re-enable it or you risk exposing your Windows PC to malware.

1. Open the Windows Defender Security Center by searching for it or by right-clicking the shield icon on the right side of the taskbar and selecting “To open”.

2. Expand the menu on the right by clicking at the top and open “App and browser control”.

3. Find the section “Review apps and files” and turn it off.

4. Try running the file now.

Once you have finished installing or running a file, make sure to re-enable Windows SmartScreen by following the same steps, but this time, click on “To block” in the section “Check apps and files”.

Solution 3: run the file via command prompt

Running command prompt with administrator right can give you a bit more control over your PC and we will use it to run this troublesome file and avoid the error “An administrator has prevented you from running this application”.

1. First, locate the problem file, right click on it and select Properties.

2. Copy the full location of the file.

3. Thereafter, run command prompt with administrator rights by right-clicking and selecting this option.

4. Paste your file location and add file name with .exe at the end.

5. Click Enter and see if it will run.

Solution 4: disable antivirus

If you are using a third-party antivirus on your computer, It is possible that it is blocking access to files and the error message is activated »An administrator has blocked the execution of this application». Therefore, it is recommended to disable the antivirus installed on your computer and check if the problem disappears. If so, add an exception for the app you are trying to run or keep Antivirus disabled.

Incapacitate

1. Right-click on the »Antivirus» icon in the system tray.

2. In most antivirus programs there is an option to disable antivirus from there.

3. If there is no option available, search the web for instructions to disable your antivirus.

Add an exception

1. Open your antivirus software and click on the »Scan« option.

2. Click on the »Add and Exception» option and select the »Add Folder« option..

3. Select the folder where the application was installed.

4. Try to run the application and check if the problem persists.