Re: [OM] OT running an executable on vista

[Chuck Norcutt]

What's the extension on the install file?

Chuck Norcutt

John Hermanson 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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