Windows Security Warning: Scripts are usually safe.

Question

I have occasionally been receiving a "Windows Security Warning" on my windows 10 laptop. The window reads:

"Windows Security Warning

Scripts are usually safe. Do you want to allow scripts to run?

                                                            Yes             No             "

This message is NOT IN RELATION TO THE INTERNET EXPLORER script issue that other threads have covered. It has recently been popping up after I downloaded adobe creative cloud on my laptop, which prevents me from running creative cloud, photoshop, illustrator, etc. If anyone can please provide some insight into this issue I would greatly appreciate it as there seems to be no information about this issue online.

Answer 1

Hi Undecidable. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator here to help you.

See information about the warning here:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/scripts-are-usua...

https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/457440-s...

http://www.maxi-pedia.com/scripts+are+usually+s...

Download, install and run a full scan with the most powerful on-demand free scanner Malwarebytes:

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/.

In the Scan Settings first set it to include scanning for Rootkits.

If necessary run it in Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode accessed by one of these methods: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-saf...

Clean up anything found, restart PC and then run again until it comes up clean.

Check for any remainders in Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, and also in each of your browser's Extensions, Home Page settings, Search service or Add-On's as shown here: https://community.box.com/t5/How-to-Guides-for-...

Then check for damaged System Files: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow...

If it cannot repair them see Step 10 here to continue: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

If you want to keep Malwarebytes as an on-demand scanner then you can turn off its Real Time trial version in it's Settings > Account Details tab.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Answer 2

I know of no security risks by enabling Active scripting. The post was from MVP Kapil Arya whose tutorials are completely trustworthy.

I am delighted to help you. Let me know if there's anything else.

Also when ready please mark the post which helped most as the Answer, to help others. A rating is also appreciated.

Perfect. Thank you again for all your help!

Answer 3

I know of no security risks by enabling Active scripting. The post was from MVP Kapil Arya whose tutorials are completely trustworthy.

I am delighted to help you. Let me know if there's anything else.

Also when ready please mark the post which helped most as the Answer, to help others. A rating is also appreciated.