Emsisoft & Windows 8 Metro Apps

[Tony Cole]

I am trying out Emsisoft Internet Security 9 as I have a license key. I have about 15 apps installed from the Windows 8 store, but none of them will update or refresh, I just keep getting error messages. I looked in Emsisoft's settings under 'application rules' and rules like:

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\104RobertNjane.TheGuardian_1.0.0.0_neutral__zxkacctavt2ag\AppStudio.exe

Has custom rules created by Emsisoft, I have to manually change the settings for behavior blocker and firewall to allow all. I have also tried to install the latest Windows 8.1 updates, I left the laptop and returned to find all had failed, turning off Emsisoft the updates were successful. I am really confused at why Emsisoft would block native Windows features, even built in Apps i.e., calendar and news & weather are blocked. Is this normal, Kaspersky, even with Trusted Applications Mode enabled never blocked Windows updates/Apps?

Tony.

 

[hjlbx]

I am trying out Emsisoft Internet Security 9 as I have a license key. I have about 15 apps installed from the Windows 8 store, but none of them will update or refresh, I just keep getting error messages. I looked in Emsisoft's settings under 'application rules' and rules like:

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\104RobertNjane.TheGuardian_1.0.0.0_neutral__zxkacctavt2ag\AppStudio.exe

Has custom rules created by Emsisoft, I have to manually change the settings for behavior blocker and firewall to allow all. I have also tried to install the latest Windows 8.1 updates, I left the laptop and returned to find all had failed, turning off Emsisoft the updates were successful. I am really confused at why Emsisoft would block native Windows features, even built in Apps i.e., calendar and news & weather are blocked. Is this normal, Kaspersky, even with Trusted Applications Mode enabled never blocked Windows updates/Apps?

Tony.

Do you have Beta Updates enabled?

What settings are you using for Firewall rules creation for newly installed apps?

Just a suggestion...

No matter which settings you are using, the best way to get this issue resolved is to post it on the Emsisoft Support forum (not via e-mail Technical Support ticket).

It is extremely likely that a senior Emsi Staff member will address your post directly...as they will want to know more about this issue.

I can assure you that Emsi is not deliberately blocking Windows Update or legitimate Metro Apps.

If you post on the Emsi support forum, it will be all right...

 

[Tony Cole]

No all the settings are at default. I have posted the question on their support forum, they are an excellent company with great customer service, so I hope they can help. All works now as I've allowed all the Apps, I just wanted to know if that's the default from the behavior blocker.

 

[hjlbx]

No all the settings are at default. I have posted the question on their support forum, they are an excellent company with great customer service, so I hope they can help. All works now as I've allowed all the Apps, I just wanted to know if that's the default from the behavior blocker.

Fabian Wosar usually addresses those types of issues.

On their forum you're in good hands...