[Solved] Download problem

[Tbone53]

I have tried to download OpenOffice 4.1.15 three times to my Windows 11 Pro machine and it failed all three times. It indicates the application may harm my machine. I assume big brother MS does not want open software on their OS. I have this same software on two Windows 10 machines and it downloaded just fine. I also assume there is a setting in Windows 11 Pro somewhere causing this. Can anyone help me?

[FJCC]

It sounds like OpenOffice is being downloaded but then blocked when you try to install it. Is that correct? What is the exact text of the message you get?

[FJCC]

By the way, OpenOffice is available from the Microsoft store. I search for
Micorsoft store Open Office windows 11
and got the link. Getting it there should get you through any Microsoft security filters.

[joeferrara1949]

Last Feb, I had to do it 10 times before it finally worked correctly. The down loader has some problem. Keep plugging away!

[Tbone53]

Thanks for the reply. I will try getting it through the MS store.

[RoryOF]

If one has a problem downloading, it may be a connection problem through one's ISP. Try instead to find a Torrent download, which will piece together a complete file from an intermittent connection.

[DiGro]

It indicates the application may harm my machine. Can anyone help me?

Is it showing you a screen saying: This PC is protected (or something like that?)

There should be a link called More information in that screen.
If you click that you will be able to install, overriding the warning from MS

[Tbone53]

I tried downloading again from the OpenOffice website. The exact warning message I received in my Downloads folder was "Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 Win_x86_install-en-US.exe was blocked because this type of file can harm your device". However, the download WAS NOT blocked as there was a 139mb file there. I clicked on it and it unpacked and installed as normal. The app works fine. Don't understand why the message said it was blocked. I guess it was just MS attempt to convince me to buy Office 365. Thanks for everyone's advice, but my problem seems to be solved.