I can't run a setup program without getting it blocked.

Question

Hello,

I have run this program many times on my computer with windows 10 with no problems.

But on windows 11 my setup program keeps getting blocked by the security settings I guess. I've tried turning some off, but no help. here is the message I get.

Anybody have any fixes? thanks.

Michael P

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Answer 1

Hi!

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

Windows 11 enforces this much more strictly than Windows 10, even for programs you’ve safely used before.

Try these steps and check if it will work.

Step 1: Unblock the file manually

• Right-click dvdshrinksetup.exe → Properties.
• If you see a checkbox or button “Unblock” at the bottom of the General tab, tick it → Apply → OK.
• Then right-click → Run as administrator.

Step 2: Temporarily disable SmartScreen

• Open Windows Security → App & browser control.
• Click Reputation-based protection settings.
• Turn off “Check apps and files”.
• Run your setup.
• Once installation completes, go back and turn it back on.

Step 3: Use PowerShell as Administrator

• Press Start, type powershell, right-click → Run as administrator.
• Run:
  • Start-Process "F:\Blue_Seagate_3TB\ACER Downloads\Downloads\dvdshrinksetup.exe" -Verb RunAs
• Adjust your file path as needed.

Let me know once done so I can assist you further if still needed.