Beam App Error - Windows Install Blocked
| "beam-stable-2.22.14-win32.exe was blocked because it could harm your device. |
Should you notice the above security warning prior to downloading the newest version of the Beam App to your Windows device, do not be alarmed. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is designed to warn you when an application from an unknown publisher is being installed. Rest assured our application has been issued to you with great care and does not pose any known threat to your system.
*Please note: The instructions and warnings below are specific to Microsoft Edge. Other browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, etc. will present similar messages and warnings.
To continue with the install:
- Hover your mouse over the Downloads warning
- Click the elipsis menu to open the dropdown
- Select 'Keep' from the menu options
- A warning will appear:
'This app might harm your device
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen reported that this app is not commonly downloaded; you should only open files you trust.
Name: beam-stable-2.22.14-win32.exe
Publisher: Unknown' - Select 'Show more v'
- Select 'Keep anyway' to allow the installation process to complete
- A warning will appear:
'Windows protected your PC
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognize app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk."
More info - Click More info
- Select 'Run anyway'
- A warning will appear:
'Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device?
beam-stable-2.22.14-win32.exe
Publisher: Unknown
File origin: Hard drive on this computer - Click 'Yes' to launch the Beam Setup Wizard
- Follow the Beam Setup Wizard to complete the installation
- Launch the Beam App
- Continue through the Beam App Setup
- Log in to view a list of your available Beams
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