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Windows security features like Controlled Folder Access and User Account Control can block unauthorized changes during software installation, preventing programs from creating desktop shortcuts or modifying protected folders. Users on WindowsForum.com report frequent 'Unauthorized Changes Blocked' alerts when setting up new computers, often requiring adjustments to security settings to allow legitimate software to install properly. Troubleshooting typically involves reviewing blocked actions in Windows Security, adding exceptions for trusted applications, or temporarily adjusting protection levels to complete installations without compromising system safety.
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Windows 10 Got my new computer Windows security is driving my crazy.
Hi I'm setting up my new computer, but Windows is blocking things that I don't want it to, for one thing it will not let any program place shortcuts on the desktop which actually stopped one program from installing. This is a typical message that I'm seeing... Unauthorized Changes Blocked...- MikeHawthorne
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- 0x80070002 controlled folder access error codes installation issues new computer shortcuts software installation windows security
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support