diff --git a/install.ps1 b/install.ps1
index 5c25f5518..4ba450ac7 100644
--- a/install.ps1
+++ b/install.ps1
@@ -49,8 +49,6 @@ try {
     exit 1
 }
 
-# Remove MOTW (prevents SmartScreen popup)
-Unblock-File -Path "$TmpDir\$Archive" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
 
 # Checksum verification
 $ChecksumUrl = "$BaseUrl/checksums.txt"