When running the HP printer setup tool, Windows shows the administrator 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 the HP printer Sisetup.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 the printer is installed successfully, test the printer. If the printer is 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. SPONSORED Disable administrator account  By default, Windows keeps existing administrator accounts hidden to prevent unauthorized access. However, at times you may have to install software through 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 installing printer software under 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 the HP printer installer. Once it goes through, test the printer and then login with your personal profile and check if the error is resolved. The HP printer Sisetup.exe blocked by administrator issue when installing HP Setup 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 installing HP Setup Manager.

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