Windows Firewall & Windows "Smart App Control" blocks new files it does not recognize, breaking LaunchBox.

[JamesAndersonJr]

Issue: Windows 11 Pro firewall & Windows 11 Pro "Smart App Control" blocks new files it does not recognize, breaking LaunchBox, especially its startup process.

Primary Affected Files:

LaunchBox\BigBox.exe

LaunchBox\LaunchBox.exe

LaunchBox\Core\BigBox.exe

LaunchBox\Core\LaunchBox.exe

Current Solution: Manually make firewall exceptions and whitelist

 

 

[JamesAndersonJr]

Also, the "Yes, download and replace all existing metadata and media" option in LaunchBox Tools -> Download -> "Update Metadata and Media..." triggers a ransomware warning and a complete app shutdown by Windows security unless exceptions are made.