How to fix Microsoft Error - Security Risk File is Blocked

How to fix Microsoft Error - Security Risk File is Blocked

When Windows blocks your access to a file, you will receive a message like this when you try to open it: “Windows found that this file is potentially harmful. To help protect your computer, Windows has blocked access to this file.” There is only one option provided below this warning: “OK”, and once you select that, you are shown an empty folder. But of course you really need that blocked file- is there a way to access it?

Here’s how to unblock a file using Properties:

1 – Right click on the file that is blocked.

2 – Select Properties from the options that appear.

In the General Tab, at the bottom...check the "Unblock" button. Then "Apply"

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