Re: [OM] OT running an executable on vista

[Chuck Norcutt]

I should also have mentioned the possibility that the file was corrupted 
during download.  Flip a few of the right bits and the file won't be 
recognized for what it is (or was supposed to be).  I suggest you try 
downloading again and see if that solves the problem.

Chuck Norcutt

Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> 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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