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

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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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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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Anonymous

2024-12-11T01:35:54+00:00

Hey Thanks, that seemed to have fixed it!!!!
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2024-12-11T02:06:47+00:00

You're most welcome. I'm glad it worked.
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