I don't have the computer here, but I bet you and Chuck are correct.
Corrupted download. I wish I had the computer here, my sister isn't
"into it", and I don't think I should try to talk her through it.
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Moose wrote:
> 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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