Can't download .exe files without getting " Your orginization blocked this file because it didn't meet a security policy"

Anonymous
2024-11-20T01:17:28+00:00

Edition Windows 10 Home

Version 22H2

Installed on ‎10/‎18/‎2024

OS build 19045.5131

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19060.1000.0

Device name Dell526

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4150 CPU @ 3.50GHz 3.50 GHz

Installed RAM 12.0 GB

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

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Both in Edge and Chrome I get the same error that I can't download an .exe file. I deleted and reset Local group policy, I have no other work or school accounts, turned off Defender smart screen, disabled my VPN, made sure allow downloads are enabled in internet settings.

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_AW_ 70,241 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2024-12-11T01:03:20+00:00

This is about the only other cause I can think of.

  • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box.
  • Enter: inetcpl.cpl => click OK.
  • Switch to the Security tab.
  • Click on Reset all zones to default level (if it's not greyed out)
  • With Internet zone selected, click on Custom level...
  • Scroll down to Launching applications and unsafe files and make sure it's set to Prompt => click OK.

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  1. _AW_ 70,241 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-11-20T05:30:41+00:00

    Are any policies showing if you enter edge://policy/ into the Address bar/Omnibox?

    In Chrome it would be chrome://policy/

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-10T15:22:42+00:00

    Sorry for the late response, no policies set in either one...

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  3. _AW_ 70,241 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-12-10T21:17:19+00:00

    See if temporarily running Chrome with extensions disabled makes any difference.

    • Exit all instances of Chrome
    • Open the Run box (Windows key + R)
    • Copy and paste in: chrome.exe --disable-extensions
    • Click OK

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-12-11T00:20:14+00:00

    Still no, it acted like it downloaded but it says "Blocked by your organization"

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