Re: [OM] OT running an executable on vista

[Chris Crawford]

Is the software you were trying to install Vista compatible?


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On 5/7/09 1:16 PM, "John Hermanson" <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I was helping my sister with her new HP laptop which has vista as OS.  I
> downloaded the free version of Avira Anti-Virus and saved it to a folder
> on the desktop.   When I double clicked the install file, vista opened a
> window asking me "what program do you want to use to open the file" like
> acrobat reader or media player.  What?  Vista would not allow me to run
> the file to install the program.  I looked under user accounts and my
> sister is the only user and is logged on as administrator. Right
> clicking the file does not offer the option to "run" file.  Obviously I
> have no vista experience.  What gives?
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