App blocked

[Stephen Graves]

Greetings, getting the message "App blocked for your protection. KiesSetup.exe ... publisher: not trusted.
Unable to find where I can change settings to allow this app to install (from Samsung direct)
Assistance appreciated
Stephen

 

[Regedit32]

Hi Stephen,

Have you tried right-clicking the KiesSetup.exe and selecting Run as administrator?

 

[Stephen Graves]

Hi Stephen,

Have you tried right-clicking the KiesSetup.exe and selecting Run as administrator?

Yes I have with same result, thanks.

 

[Regedit32]

OK,

Try temporarily turning off the Smart Screen filter then:

• Click Start > Settings > Privacy
  
  
  

• Now try again to right-click on KiesSetup.exe and Run as administrator
• If a warning pops up about Smart Screen not being able to reach X, click Run this application anyway

If that resolves the problem, do not forget to turn Smart Screen Filer back on afterwards.

 

[Trouble]

What source did you use for the installer.
I just downloaded it from here http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/ using Internet Explorer (not edge).....
And it installed without issue

 

[Stephen Graves]

OK,

Try temporarily turning off the Smart Screen filter then:

• Click Start > Settings > Privacy
  
  View attachment 2923

• Now try again to right-click on KiesSetup.exe and Run as administrator
• If a warning pops up about Smart Screen not being able to reach X, click Run this application anyway

If that resolves the problem, do not forget to turn Smart Screen Filer back on afterwards.

Had tried this and now tried again without success. Appreciate your assistance.

 

[Regedit32]

I just downloaded it from here http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/ using Internet Explorer (not edge).....
And it installed without issue

Now all you need is a Samsung smartphone

 

[Regedit32]

Hmm,

If you right-click the KiesSetup.exe and choose Properties is there an option to Unblock?

 

[Stephen Graves]

What source did you use for the installer.
I just downloaded it from here http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/ using Internet Explorer (not edge).....
And it installed without issue

This is were I initially downloaded file from. Upon installation (about half way through) got error message "system can not find file specified). Contacted Samsung (twice) resulting in being given this url for download (http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=UNI_CA&CttFileID=5417969&CDCttType=SW&ModelType=N&ModelName=SGH-T959D&VPath=SW/201304/20130429233319596/KiesSetup.exe) This download I get publisher not trusted message.

Ain't life grand ...

 

[Stephen Graves]

Hmm,

If you right-click the KiesSetup.exe and choose Properties is there an option to Unblock?

This did occur a few tries ago and I did click unblock. Again without success.

 

[Stephen Graves]

Now all you need is a Samsung smartphone

Gotta chuckle ... accidently bricked my Galaxy S Facinate trying to upgrade OS. Phone wasn't smart enough!

 

[Regedit32]

Hi Stephen,

Just downloaded your Installer from the location you gave.

I got the same Block message, but found a way to avoid that:

• Right-click on Start
• Left-click on Command Prompt (Admin)

Now you just need to change directory to where the KiesSetup.exe file is.

For example if you downloaded it to your Downloads folder then type:

cd %userprofile%\downloads | then press Enter

Then just type KiesSetup.exe | and press Enter

 

[Trouble]

Now all you need is a Samsung smartphone

Have a few, they're all in a box with the iPhones.
Strictly Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 phones now.

 

[Regedit32]

So what are the W 10's like?

I've got an old Lumia lying around somewhere but ditched it for a Samsung as there was not enough apps at the time for my Windows phone.

 

[Tim Locke]

This blocked app thing is a nuisance. My W10 machine flatly refused to download some drivers from Dlink as it said it did not trust the publisher. I think I'd like a method to turn off ALL that stuff.

 

[Stephen Graves]

Hi Stephen,

Just downloaded your Installer from the location you gave.

I got the same Block message, but found a way to avoid that:

• Right-click on Start
• Left-click on Command Prompt (Admin)

Now you just need to change directory to where the KiesSetup.exe file is.

For example if you downloaded it to your Downloads folder then type:

cd %userprofile%\downloads | then press Enter

Then just type KiesSetup.exe | and press Enter

Was able to start installation, but it then came up with error "The System cannot find the file specified"
I sure appreciate everyone's contributions. Can't imagine where to go from here. I agree with Tim, it would be nice to be able to turn All that stuff off.

Again, thank you All !