Unblock.reg file download

Contents Exit focus mode. Unblock-File Reference Is this page helpful? Please rate your experience Yes No. Any additional feedback? Module: Microsoft. Unblocks files that were downloaded from the Internet.

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet. Wildcard characters are supported. Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. Once you download files from the Internet, Windows 10 shows you a security warning every time you try to open it. Some file types are blocked from opening. SmartScreen, a security feature of Windows 10, causes such behavior. Let's see how to unblock those files. When you try to open a file which was downloaded from the Internet, you can see a warning like this:.

After that, the security warning will disappear. This is very useful when you need to unblock just one file. In the situation when you need to unblock several files at once, it is impractical to right click on every file, and open its Properties to unblock it. Using PowerShell, it is posssible unblock multiple files at once in any given folder. It can be done as follows:. Winaero greatly relies on your support.

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Necessary Necessary. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Let us instead focus on the preventive measure and stop the windows from adding additional Zone information. No zone information means no smart screen security warning and no need for unblocking the download files. In case your Windows 10 editor does not come with the Group Policy apps, you can go for a simply Registry optimization.

Step 2 — Type in regedit without quotes and press Enter key from Keyboard. Name this SaveZoneInformation. Step 1 Type gpedit. Click on Local group policy editor icon on the search result.