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Hi @Michael Gregorakos, CCIM ,
You could disable Windows SmartScreen Feature and test it.
When I try to open Disk Management or Device Manager, I receive the following popup Error. Even though I'm the admin on this PC, An Administrator Has Blocked You from Running This App
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Michael Gregorakos, CCIM
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When I try to open Disk Management or Device Manager, I receive the following popup Error. Even though I'm the admin on this PC, An Administrator Has Blocked You from Running This App
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
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Anonymous2020-08-06T02:40:06.16+00:00 Hi,
Is there any update? Have you got a chance to verify the suggestions?
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2020-08-10T01:27:41.113+00:00 Hi，
Just want to confirm the current situations.
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Anonymous
2020-08-04T03:22:26.067+00:00 Hi，
I find a same issue here. Please check if this helps
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/an-administrator-has-blocked-you-from-running-this/703b2106-73f7-4db9-9428-0993ab7e7c92Best Regards,
Ian -
Kapil Arya 8,451 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator2020-08-04T06:50:03.13+00:00 Hello,
See if this fix helps you:
https://www.kapilarya.com/an-administrator-has-blocked-you-from-running-this-app-windows-10
Hope this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.