User Account Control (UAC) or Windows blocks a setup file Rumi, May 2, 2026 When User Account Control (UAC) or Windows blocks a setup file like k3_pki_setup.exe, it is usually because the digital signature is missing, invalid, or deemed unsafe by Windows security policies, the solution that worked for me- Disable Admin Approval Mode (Advanced) If you are still blocked, Windows might be enforcing “Admin Approval Mode.” Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options. Double-click User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode. Set it to Disabled. Restart your PC. Administrations Configurations (Windows) K3_PKI_SETUP.exeUACUser Account ControlWindows 10