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I am unable to replicate this on Windows 7 x64 (yes I know I should upgrade, but I am a crusty ol' XP user)

• Causality1 7y ago
  Yesterday on W10 I had to create registry keys to run an installer because the normal ways of unblocking the executable were simply missing off the menus. I miss Windows 7 every goddamned day.
  • Kipters 7y ago
    There's a cmdlet for that https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.utility/unblock-file?view=powershell-7 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft...
    • quietbritishjim 7y ago
      Or you can right click on the file in explorer, choose properties, uncheck the checkbox at the bottom (I forget the text in it, sorry) then click OK.
      • Causality1 7y ago
        That's the problem. The executable was missing the Unblock checkbox despite throwing an "app has been blocked for your protection" pop-up.
        • dathinab 7y ago
          If I remember correctly there is a version of Windows 10 which has server restrictions on what you can do, including it fully blocking "untrusted" installs. In turn it's a bit cheaper. But I'm not sure what they named it, maybe that was related to it. Also it's not uncommon for Windows to be able use features your version didn't had through the command line. Edit: sorry swipey keyboard messed up some words.
          • thenewnewguy 7y ago
            There's Windows 10 "in S mode" which does this, but it's not a version of Windows sold at a discount, just a "mode" you can run Windows in. It's possible to (irrevocably) change from S mode to normal Win10.
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