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    Default Installing programs on Windows 10 (locked to app store)

    I'm trying to install Notepad++ onto Windows 10 Pro and regardless if I use the 32 or 64 bit versions, I get "Your PC's settings only let it install verified apps from the Store" which is clearly useless.

    I have tried the walkthrough at however there is no drop-down menu to allow me to install from non-store sources.

    Can anyone help?



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    Notepad++ no problems.

    just go to Settings/Apps & select apps from anywhere.

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    I just downloaded it and installed the 64 bit version with no issues. Have a look in your settings "Update and Security", select "For Developers", and select "Sideload Apps", allow it, and you might actually be able to install it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by therufus View Post
    I'm trying to install Notepad++ onto Windows 10 Pro there is no drop-down menu to allow me to install from non-store sources.
    Ok, if there is no drop down menu to select 'Allow Apps From Anywhere', then something is not right with your W10 Pro 64 install??

    As I have W10 Pro 64 as well.

    Or it's possible that the settings are blocked as per lsemmens post, see pic below.

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    It's in Sideload mode now in developer options, however I still only have this:

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    That is a list of installed apps. Have you tried to download and run the installer for Notepad++ from
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    After opening the installer downloaded from the Notepad++ site:

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    • Run Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) as an administrator.
    • Go to Security Settings > Application Control Policies > AppLocker, and select Configure rule enforcement.

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    Took me to another window (AppLocker Properties) with 4 options:

    Executable rules
    [ ] Configured
    ---Enforce rules

    Windows Installer rules
    [ ] Configured
    ---Enforce rules

    Script rules
    [ ] Configured
    ---Enforce rules

    Packaged app Rules
    [ ]
    ---Enforce rules

    Any clues what to do from here? I ticked all the boxes and changed "Enforce rules" to "Audit only" but nothing changes in app settings and I still can't install Notepad++

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    have a look at the settings on this page and see if any are stopping installation......



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    Mine is the same as yours

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    Hey therufus, I'd suggest System File checker sfc /scannow. It will not remove any of your personal files or Apps/programs.
    How to use System File checker sfc /scannow, in W10;
    System File Checker is a utility available in Windows 10 that checks for system file corruption. It's recommended for advanced users. To run it:



    • Select Start , and in the search box, enter Command Prompt. Press and hold (or right-click) Command Prompt (Desktop app) from the search results and select Run as administrator.
    • Enter DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth (note the spaces before each "/").
    • Enter sfc /scannow (note the space between "sfc" and "/").




    If that doesn't solve the settings issue then it maybe time to think about a as I reckon you have a corrupt registry entry or system file somewhere? This will leave your files intact, however it will not reinstall any of your apps, but it will give you a list of apps that will need to be reinstalled.

    Either way back up your personal files before proceeding.

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    Quote Originally Posted by therufus View Post
    After opening the installer downloaded from the Notepad++ site:
    What happened when you clicked on the "open Settings link" on that page?
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    The "Apps and features" dialog box opens, without the option to install from non-store locations.

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    Maybe Tiny's suggestion will work. But I can offer no more. Maybe will provide some assistance, that allows you to twaek many areas of windoze that are not readily accessible.
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    is this your pc ? or is it a work etc. one that has been locked down ?

    it appears the registry has been modified to disable installation..

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    It's a work PC, however, after speaking to the person who installed Windows, he just installed it without any modified policies or settings.

    It is hooked into a domain if that makes a difference...

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    Yes, being on a domain is the problem.
    Make sure you are using a local profile not roaming.

    Try creating a new local user and see if that works.

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    The strangest thing is I installed Office, Foxit reader, Chrome, etc on this very PC with no problems. Now I can't install anything. It's like there was a Windows update that has broken it.

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    Found a workaround that was so simple, I slapped myself.

    Hit start, type CMD, right-click the program that comes up, run as Administrator and execute the installer that way.

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