Windows UAC blocks RustDesk client (“This app has been blocked for your protection”)

[Mocca-K]

Hello RustDesk team,

When running the RustDesk client in an enterprise environment, Windows shows the following UAC error when attempting to unlock security settings:

“This app has been blocked for your protection.
An administrator has blocked you from running this app.”

The application installs successfully but cannot elevate privileges due to this restriction.
UAC and standard enterprise security policies are enabled.

A screenshot of the error message is attached for reference.

Could you please confirm whether this behavior is expected and if there is any recommended approach for enterprise deployments?

Thank you.

[rustdesk]

Could you please build a new custom client and reinstall?

[rustdesk]

Yes, you are right, it is related to the Sectigo certificate revocation. It is still working fine if you do not do unlock settings.

[Mocca-K]

Thanks for the clarification. Seems like reinstalling/redeploying the client is the only option, with no alternative workaround.

[Mocca-K]

One more question — since which version did this issue start occurring?
Is version 1.4.0 affected as well? @rustdesk

[rustdesk]

All old versions, because they all use the revoked cert.

[rustdesk]

with no alternative workaround

Actually there is workaround, remove the cert, rustdesk/rustdesk#13757 (reply in thread)
But i do not think you like this workaround.