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HP printer Sisetup.exe blocked by the administrator [Fixed]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft has put in place a safeguard that requires explicit permission to run anysoftwareor an installer. However, this safeguard at times can lead to permission issues blocking genuine installers, includingHPprinterSisetup.exe blocked by administratorerror.
When running theHPprintersetup tool, Windows shows theadministrator has blocked you from running this app, and this app has been blocked for your protection error. As the error suggests, this could be due to insufficient permission issues.
In this article, we take a look at a few troubleshooting tips to help you quickly fix theHPprinterSisetup.exe blocked by the administrator issue on Windows.
How do I fix the HP printer Sisetup.exe blocked by the administrator?
1. Unblock the printer installer
Once you have unblocked the file, SmartScreen will treat it as safe and allow you to complete the installation. If the error is not resolved, try running the installer as administrator.
Run the installer as administrator
2. Install the printer on the administrator account
Once theprinteris installed successfully, test theprinter. If theprinteris working, disable the administrator account.
Enable administrator account through Computer management
You can enable administrator access for your account through Computer Management. However, this feature is only available for Windows 10 Pro users.
Disable administrator account
By default, Windows keeps existing administrator accounts hidden to prevent unauthorized access. However, at times you may have to installsoftwarethrough this account to avoid any permission-related issues.
After following these steps, check if the sisetup.exe is still blocked on your PC.
If the issue persists, try creating a new user profile with administrator privilege and installingprintersoftwareunder the new profile.
3. Create a new user profile
Once the account is created, restart your PC. After the restart, login to your newly created user profile and then run theHPprinterinstaller. Once it goes through, test theprinterand then login with your personal profile and check if the error is resolved.
TheHPprinterSisetup.exe blocked by administrator issue when installingHPSetup Manager usually occurs due to permission issues. Try unblocking the file from the properties to resolve the issue.
If not, install the app by enabling the hidden administrator account through the command prompt. Make sure to disable the administrator account after installingHPSetup Manager.
More about the topics:administrator account,HP printer,Printer Errors
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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