Re: Security when opening .exe

From: Frustrated (hrline1_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/27/04 

Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:08:13 -0700

Doug,

I tried the file and it didn't fix the problem.

I selecting Start > Run > Z:\dir\file.exe and I get a dialog window that
says "File Download" and has buttons for Open, Save (greyed out), Cancel,
More Info.

The option to uncheck "Always ask before opening this file type" is greyed
out also.

This would be expected if I was clicking on an EXE from IE6. I am using
windows explorer.

This didn't happen until I used Windows Update and put all the critical
patches on.

Any ideas?

TIA

"Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
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See www.dougknox.com, Win XP Fixes, Run As Dialog Opens When Double Clicking
a Shortcut. 

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"Scott Clarke" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> How do I change this feature... When I try to run a
> shortcut from the network ...something.exe I get a
> security box asking me if I want to open this because it
> could contain a virus.. (there is a check box to not
> prompt me anymore, except it is all greyed out)??????
> Running XP Professin svp1
>
> Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!