When installing WIC Reset Utility to reset the waste ink counter for Epson and Canon printers, some users encounter this error message:
“The app you’re trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-verified app”
This Error appears because Windows 10/11, by default, blocks applications that haven’t been verified by Microsoft, and Windows is set to only allow installation of apps from the Microsoft Store to protect the computer.
However, WIC Reset is safe software that is widely used by many people.
How to Fix “The app you’re trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-verified app” Error
Here are the detailed steps to disable this restriction and install WICReset Utility:
1. Check App Installation Settings on Windows
Step 1: Open “Apps & features settings”
Click on the “Change app recommendation settings” link in the error message to access the settings.
Alternatively, you can manually navigate there using the following method:
Windows 10
+ Press Windows + I keys to open Settings.
+ Select Apps > Apps & features.
Windows 11
– Open “Settings“
– Select “Apps” then open “Advanced app settings“
Step 2: Under Choose where to get apps, you will see these options:
– Microsoft Store only (recommended): Only allows installation of apps from Microsoft Store.
– Anywhere, but let me know if there’s a comparable app in the Microsoft Store: Allows app installation from any source but warns if similar apps exist in the Microsoft Store.
– Anywhere: Allows app installation from any source without warnings.
Select “Anywhere” to disable the restriction.
2. Download WICReset Utility
Visit the official WICReset Utility website or trusted sources like ResetKey.net.
Download the latest version of the software.
3. Install WICReset Utility
After downloading, right-click the installation file and select Run as Administrator.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Check out the step-by-step video guide here:
4. Activate the Software
After successful installation, open WICReset Utility.
Enter the activation code (Reset Key) that you purchased from ResetKey.net (Buy reset key) to use all features of the software.
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