[GNC] Gnucash download insufficient permissions

[Ken Pyzik]

Barry - FYI. In windows download you MUST specifically tell windows 
download that it is ok to KEEP the download.

Microsoft defender by default WILL NOT keep an .exe download.  When you 
download in Windows 10 or Windows 11, Defender AUTOMATICALLY will delete 
the download UNLESS you specifically tell it to keep it.  When you 
download, you will get something like image 1.  You then must move your 
cursor over the download file message and reveal a trash can and three 
dots.  If you click on the three dots, a message will appear (image 2).  
YOU MUST SELECT KEEP.  When you do this, goofy windows defender still 
cautions you with this message (image 3).  At this point (I know this is 
crazy) you must hit the arrow NEXT to the delete button.  If you hit 
DELETE by accident, the download gets deleted.  If you hit the arrow, 
the following appears (image 4) with the final option to KEEP ANYWAY.  
Once you click on that - your download will be saved.

I know this is crazy -- but that is the new way Windows 11 saves 
"untrusted" files.   Unfortunately,  if you don't follow these steps, 
the download will never be kept on your machine.  It is Windows trying 
to protect you - but instead is really getting in your way.

This could be you issue -- and if it is -- I hope this helps you get 
around it.

Ken

PS -- If my images don't come through - apologies.





------ Original Message ------
>From "barrym via gnucash-user" <gnucash-user at gnucash.org>
To gnucash-user at gnucash.org
Cc gnucash-user at gnucash.org
Date 1/6/2026 6:22:56 AM
Subject Re: [GNC] Gnucash download insufficient permissions

>OK, thank you all for the answers/suggestions.
>
>In an attempt to try to find the possible answers I resorted to ChatGPT, I know all the bullsh that is around it but my wife has found it useful for similar issues around her Mac, in trying to live with version changes. I suspected that MS might have similar issues.
>
>Chat has been OK, and has made several suggestions, some about GNU's status as a 'user' written app, and the lack of its recognition as a 'known' app, for downloading purposes by virus checkers, but has found issues with certain browsers and with MS, and Lenovo PCs and tends to make broad brush suggestions for MS options, such as 'unblock' other virus checking options, and as yet has not found a  way for me to right click the download GNU app so that I can be an administrator (I am anyway) and can work on making the app install. Chat does say Avast is unreliable (not sure how it knows). It is has doubts about Windows 11 v 10.
>
>Ho hum, I'll plod on and since it is year-end may go to another accounting app.
>
>Barry
>
>On 04/01/2026 20:15, Adrien Monteleone wrote:
>>barrym,
>>
>>Definitely look into the Anit-Virus solutions others have recommended.
>>
>>Also, now that you've downloaded the file, you can try:
>>
>>1. Right-click on the .exe file
>>2. Left-click on Properties in the context menu
>>3. Near the bottom, you *might* see a checkbox labeled "un-block", if so, clear the checkbox, then Apply/Close the Properties dialog
>>4. Try to run the .exe again
>>
>>If that still doesn't work, or there was no "un-block" flag to clear, then:
>>
>>1. Right-click on the .exe file
>>2. Left-click on "Run as Administrator"
>>3. Approve the changes/running the .exe (may require an admin password)
>>
>>Regards,
>>Adrien
>>
>>On 1/4/26 6:16 AM, barrym via gnucash-user wrote:
>>>Attached the message.
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