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Windows says Pop Pixie is an unrecognised or malicious file

Joe Anderson edited this page Jul 21, 2022 · 2 revisions
Windows says: Malicious file. This application may cause damage to your device. Sensitive personal data may also be at risk. Buttons: More info, Don't run

When you try to open Pop Pixie, Windows may ask you if you're sure you want to do so. Windows may say that Pop Pixie is unrecognised, or it may incorrectly state that Pop Pixie is a malicious file. Follow these instructions to open Pop Pixie anyway.

1. Click "More info"

To show the "Run anyway" button, first click More info.

2. Click "Run anyway"

Click Run anyway. This button may appear at the bottom of the popup, next to "Don't run", or it may appear as a link, as shown below.

Click Run anyway