If you are seeing the error message “This program is blocked by group policy. For more information, contact your system administrator.” when trying to run AVG or Malwarebytes on your Windows computer, it means that your system administrator has set up a group policy that prevents these programs from running.
Group policies are a set of rules that are enforced by system administrators to control the behavior of users and computers in a network. These policies can be used to restrict access to certain programs, files, and settings on a computer.
If you are not the system administrator, you will need to contact them to get permission to run AVG or Malwarebytes. However, if you are the system administrator, you can follow these steps to allow these programs to run:
1. Open the Group Policy Editor by pressing the Windows key + R and typing “gpedit.msc” in the Run dialog box.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access.
3. Double-click on “Removable Disks: Deny execute access” and select “Disabled” to allow programs to run from removable disks.
4. Double-click on “CD and DVD: Deny execute access” and select “Disabled” to allow programs to run from CD and DVD drives.
5. Double-click on “All Removable Storage classes: Deny execute access” and select “Disabled” to allow programs to run from all removable storage devices.
6. Close the Group Policy Editor and try running AVG or Malwarebytes again.
If these steps do not work, you may need to check other group policies that may be blocking these programs. You can also try running these programs in Safe Mode or using a different user account with administrative privileges.
In conclusion, if you are seeing the error message “This program is blocked by group policy. For more information, contact your system administrator.” when trying to run AVG or Malwarebytes on your Windows computer, you will need to contact your system administrator to get permission to run these programs. However, if you are the system administrator, you can follow the steps outlined above to allow these programs to run.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I hope that the steps provided were helpful in resolving the issue of AVG or Malwarebytes being blocked by group policy. Remember to always consult with your system administrator before making any changes to group policies to ensure that you are following the proper protocols. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out for assistance.
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