How to deal with Windows has blocked unknown publisher: Effective solutions!

Today, I encountered a problem. When I tried to install a software, the system popped up a warning saying “windows has blocked unknown publisher”. I was so confused, I just wanted to install a software, why did it stop me?

After some research, I found out that there are generally two ways to solve this problem. One is to add the publisher of this software to the trusted publisher list of Windows. The other is… well, I forgot what the other one is, it’s not important anyway.

I chose a relatively simple method, which is to unblock the software through the file’s properties. Here are the steps I took:

• First, I opened File Explorer.
• Then, I found the software installation file that was blocked.
• I right-clicked on the file and selected Properties.
• In the properties window, at the bottom, I saw a checkbox labeled “Unblock”.
• I checked this box and clicked Apply.

After completing these steps, I tried to run the software installation file again, and this time it worked perfectly! No more warning windows popped up.

I also learned that sometimes the software installation files downloaded from the internet might be blocked by Windows internet settings. The solution I found most effective was to right-click each downloaded file, select Properties, and then unblock the zip or exe file. I tried this method, and it really works every time.

So, if you encounter a similar problem in the future, don’t panic. Just follow these simple steps, and you can easily solve the “windows has blocked unknown publisher” issue.