I've been running Vista for some time. Double clicking on downloaded
.exe and .msi files always starts the run process. Vista does check the
signature and ask if I really want to run this foreign, possible invader.
As others have suggested, check that it's an executable file and not
corrupted.
By the way, Vista doesn't install with the "Run" option on the Start
Menu. To get it back, right click the task bar on the bottom, select
Properties, Select the Start Menu tab, click Customize and check the box
about 2/3 of the way down for "Run command".
Moose
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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