'Windows protected your PC' when installing Sage 50 Accounts

Created on 09 April 2026 | Last modified on 09 April 2026

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Summary

How to resolve the message 'Windows protected your PC' when you install Sage 50 Accounts.

Description

When you run the installation file to install Sage 50 Accounts, you can see the message:

'Windows protected your PC'.

This is due to Windows security.

Resolution

Press the More info link.

Windows protected your PC message.

Press Run anyway.

Windows protected your PC message.

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