Windows 10 Word and Excel files being blocked when downloaded from the Internet

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Crookesmoor

This same question has arisen a number of times over the past few years but seems to keep coming back.


Basically, and just recently, files downloaded from the Internet have been blocked or regarded as unsafe. I suspect this is a result of a recent Windows 10 update.

Of course, I can unblock a file through properties.

Of course, I can make 'Downloads' a safe folder (but don't wish to).

Of course, this is happening to all files, not just a particular one.

Of course, I have the latest version of Windows and have tried switching off and turning on again!


So anyone with an explanation and solution out there?

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